THE elusive regional integration of the East Africa Community can be achieved through greater collaboration among the bureau of speakers to push necessary legislation, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said.
He said collaboration is necessary if regional integration is to succeed.
“In my capacity as president of the Bureau of EAC Speakers, I remain committed to fostering regional unity, legislative harmony and economic growth for a more prosperous East Africa,” Wetang’ula said.
He made the remarks during a courtesy call made by East African Community CS Beatrice Askul.
She is also responsible for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asals) and Regional Development.
He urged the Ministry of EAC, ASALs and Regional Integration to collaborate with the Bureau of EAC Speakers to resolve bottlenecks hindering the full attainment of regional integration.
The speaker said collaboration would spur the legislative agenda.
He said it was crucial to iron out thorny issues. Wetang’ula expressed his commitment to the EAC push and the integration agenda.
The meeting focused on strengthening the collaboration among EAC partner states, with Wetang’ula emphasising the need for deeper regional unity, policy alignment and economic cooperation.
He affirmed his commitment to fostering stronger ties among Parliaments within the bloc.
Wetang’ula urged Askul to support elevating the Bureau of EAC Speakers into a more influential regional body, saying enhanced legislative coordination is key to accelerating regional integration.
The speaker highlighted the importance of removing trade barriers, improving infrastructure and implementing policies that ease movement across member states’ borders.
Their discussion also addressed challenges facing the EAC, including trade restrictions, the need to harmonise laws and the need for stronger institutional frameworks to support regional governance.
Wetang’ula reiterated Kenya’s unwavering commitment to the success of the EAC and called on partner states to work together to advance economic and social transformation
