EAC ministers vote for budget rules to stay

The East African Leglative Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania. Partner states have agreed to maintain the equal contributions model in funding the bloc’s budget. PHOTO|FILE

East African partner states have agreed to maintain the equal contributions model in funding the bloc’s budget.

A report of the EAC Council of Ministers meeting, held in Arusha from March 30 to April 4, indicates that all partner states except Burundi endorsed the scheme.