EU-EAC CORE Programme

Trade is changing fast — and youth are leading the shift. The doors are opening for young entrepreneurs across East Africa. But here’s the question: 👉 Are we fully ready to seize these opportunities? What’s one barrier holding youth back in regional trade? #YouthInTrade

Young people aren’t the future of trade. They’re the ones driving it right now. But are EAC policies keeping up? If youth are building, trading, and scaling — They should be shaping the rules, too. What’s the biggest barrier young traders face today? 👇

Trade decisions shape your future. Are you shaping them? Youth in the room = smarter, stronger policies. No seat? Pull one. No voice? Use it anyway. 💬 Where should youth be louder in trade conversations? #YouthInTrade

Trade opportunities are not hiding. You’re just not looking in the right places. Verified market portals are giving real-time access to buyers, trends, and cross-border demand. The question is—are you tracking… or guessing? #YouthInTrade

Eid is about unity. About the community. About shared progress. From all of us at the EUEAC CORE Programme — Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones. 🌙 #EidMubarak

Trade isn’t just trucks crossing borders. Services — from tech to creative work — are quietly powering economies. So here’s the real question: 👉 Are young people positioned to tap into this shift? Where do you see the biggest opportunity — goods or services? #YouthInTrade

Stronger trade policies need fresh ideas. Youth bring innovation, perspective, and real solutions to East Africa’s trade challenges.

East Africa has trade challenges. Young innovators have the ideas. This is your moment to turn barriers into opportunities. #YouthInTrade

Customs Union? Common Market? Regional integration can sound complicated — but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down into simple terms you can actually use and understand. 🌍

As I conclude my tenure, I warmly congratulate Ambassador Stephen Patrick Mbundi of Tanzania on his appointment and swearing-in as the 8th Secretary General of the East African Community, and the second Tanzanian to hold this office. I appreciate the EAC Summit of Heads of State for their decision and H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan for nominating him. I wish him every success as he leads the Community forward. #EAC

𝟐𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 🍃 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬… “I worked with Mzee Moi, Mzee Mwinyi and Mzee Mkapa, to revive the EAC. I salute Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia and DRC for joining EAC. Let us fully implement the charter of the EAC and the roadmap. It is mandatory to unite or risk perpetual marginalization!” EAC Chairperson & President of the Republic of Uganda- @KagutaMuseveni 𝑱𝒖𝒎𝒖𝒊𝒚𝒂 𝒚𝒆𝒕𝒖 𝒊𝒌𝒐 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒂! #25thEACSUMMIT #ProudlyEastAfrican #EACSUMMIT @EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @ForeignOfficeKE @mfa_tanzania @RwandaMFA @meaca_ug @Com_mediasRDC @MAEBurundi @SouthSudanGov @MOFASomalia @EACAffairsKenya @EastGovernments @EAC_yap @EAYNOfficial @StateHouseUg

Accounting professionals across East Africa are invited to the East African Congress of Accountants 2026! 📅 22–24 April 2026 📍 Donatus Conference Centre, Bujumbura Join finance leaders, regulators, and innovators to explore the future of the accounting profession and its role in building resilient economies across the region. #EACOA2026 #AccountingProfession @jumuiya

The future of accounting in East Africa is being shaped today. Join industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers at EACOA 2026 – East African Congress of Accountants as we explore the evolving role of finance and accountability in driving sustainable growth across the region. Be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s profession. @jumuiya @ICPAK

Give To Gain — When women share knowledge, opportunity, and support, entire communities rise. #IWD2026

Integration succeeds when everyone participates.Real integration isn’t a policy — it’s people showing up. When everyone takes part, progress sticks.

Stability creates trust. Trust creates momentum. And momentum is where real business growth begins.

Lower trade costs = bigger opportunities. When it’s cheaper to move goods, more businesses can compete, grow, and connect across borders.

Strong economies are built from the ground up. When trade systems work for the smallest traders, communities grow, livelihoods stabilize, and markets become more resilient.

Meeting standards isn’t just compliance — it’s access. Higher benchmarks open doors to wider markets, stronger partnerships, and sustainable growth.

Empowering women to link local products with regional markets.