EAC projects, unity rattled yet again as Summit is called off

The EAC flag and those of Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Several postponements of the heads of state Summit have raised concern over the progress of integration projects. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The six East African Community heads of state are set to miss the trading bloc’s 20th anniversary celebrations this coming Saturday, putting into question the level of unity at the regional body’s topmost decision-making organ.

The November 30 Heads of States Summit, which was planned to coincide with the EAC’s 20th birthday, was called off at the last minute in unclear circumstances.