Museveni Takes over as EAC Chair From Ruto at Arusha Summit

Museveni blames Africa’s economy as he chairs EAC

The newly elected Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has blamed Africa’s limited economic structure for pushing many young people to attempt dangerous migration routes in search of jobs and better opportunities. Speaking after assuming the one-year rotational leadership of the regional bloc from William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya, during

Uganda’s Museveni Replaces Ruto as East African Community Chairperson - The Witness Uganda

President Yoweri Museveni assumes leadership of the East African Community as the bloc launches its 2026–2031 development strategy and appoints a new Secretary General. Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, has officially taken over as Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), replacing Kenya’s President, William Ruto, in a leadership transition that signals a new phase for the regional bloc. The handover took place during the 25th Ordinar…

President Museveni Assumes EAC Chairmanship, Urges Region to Avoid ‘Mis-Cooking’ Africa’s Future

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from William Ruto, President of Kenya, following the conclusion of the Heads of State meeting at the Arusha International Conference Centre in Arusha, Tanzania. In his first remarks as the new chairperson, Museveni thanked regional leaders for entrusting him with the responsibility of guiding the bloc over the next year and conve…

Museveni takes over as EAC chair from Ruto at Arusha Summit

The change in leadership follows the bloc’s rotational system where member states take turns chairing the regional organisation.

President Ruto bows out as EAC Chair, hands over to Museveni

The leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have adopted a raft of measures aimed at promoting equity and fairness within the regional bloc.