{{Citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states will always observe November 30 as a public holiday marking the establishment of the regional bloc.}}
On Friday, legislators at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) passed the the East African Community Holidays Bill 2013 that establishes a public holiday for official festivities in the East African Community (EAC) states.
The treaty establishing the EAC was signed on November 30, 1999 and came into force on July 7, 2000 following its ratification by the three original partner states of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Rwanda and Burundi acceded to the treaty on June 18, 2007 and became full members of the community from July 1, 2007.
Bobi Odiko, the EALA spokesperson, said; “If the EAC heads of state give a nod to the Bill, then the day shall be an opportunity to reflect on the vision of integration and to celebrate the progress made and ongoing programmes to further the objects of the EAC Treaty.”
He said the official celebrations would be held in rotational order in the partner states, celebrating African renaissance and honouring citizens who have championed the cause of integration.
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