President Ruto wants EAC treaty amended to reflect current status

Kenya's President William Ruto

Kenya's President William Ruto speaking at State House Nairobi. He says the East African Community must adapt to the needs of new members including language needs. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

Kenyan President William Ruto wants the treaty establishing the East African Community (EAC) amended to reflect current status of the bloc including its membership.

At a meeting with the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Mr Joseph Nkakirutimana, Ruto said it was inappropriate to use a formative law created in 1999 to manage an expanded membership.