Leaders call EAC summit over next secretary general

Dr Peter Mathuki

The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, Peter Mathuki speaking to the press during a past event. PHOTO | NMG

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Outgoing East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki could leave office sooner than the maximum six months after a recall. This is after the bloc signaled for a Heads of State summit for April 15.

In a letter dated March 28 and addressed to EAC Council of Ministers, the chairperson, South Sudan’s EAC Affairs Minister Deng Alor Kuol said they will convene virtually on March15 before the Summit decides on Mathuki’s fate on the same day.