Ten years on, Burundi reflects on benefits of EAC

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza said his top priority is to promote peace and stability. PHOTO | AFP

Burundi’s membership to the regional bloc has helped to boost the country’s growth.

The country’s GDP for example, has increased from $1.36 billion in 2007 to $2.74 billion in 2016. And as Burundi marks 10 years since joining the East African Community, President Pierre Nkurunziza said his top priority is to promote peace and stability in the country.