Shahbal: The problem with EAC

Author: Winnie AtienoPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Kenya
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Shahbal: The problem with EAC

Suleiman Shahbal, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and chair of its Kenyan delegation, has called for sweeping reforms to the East African Community (EAC). He warned that political rivalries among partner states, disruptions to parliamentary proceedings and delays in passing legislation threaten regional integration. Shahbal said the problems have made his experience in the regional parliament frustrating and risk wasting taxpayers’ money.

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