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The retired Tanzanian Judge and former Registrar of the East African Court of Justice says the future of East Africans is looking on the Court.

To enhance EAC’s collaborative efforts, the Secretary General proposed the establishment of a regional "Tripartite Forum on Peace and Security, which would provide a platform to address shared security challenges and promote regional stability".

Kenyatta and his host Yoweri Museveni will be in Moroto to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cross border integrated programs for sustainable and socio-economic transformation of Karamoja, Turkana and Pokot communities.

They say for instance the cost of maintaining the increasing number of districts, municipalities town councils, and sub-counties is shooting to unbearable levels.

The Ministry of East African Community Affairs MEACA has said limited funding is crippling activities aimed at regional integration efforts in Uganda.

In his message, the UN chief applauded the continents leaders for reaching agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area just a few months ago, creating one of the worlds largest trading blocs, comprising more than 50 countries.

Former legislator in the East African Legislative Assembly EALA, Mike Kennedy Sebalu, says petty nationalism is responsible for the sluggish progress of regional integration.

Uganda parliament won several races in athletics on the opening day with former Olympian turned legislator Julius Acon taking on Kenya marathoner turned legislator Wesley Korir.

Museveni said that womens economic empowerment is fundamental for strengthening womens rights and enabling them to have control over their lives. It entails supporting women to access economic resources and opportunities including jobs, financial services, property, productive assets, basic education, skills development and market information.

According to Justice Ogoola, the Elders Forum is considering fixing the date for the debate after the first week of February before Ugandans go to the polls on 18th February 2016.

Ruto also cited infrastructural projects like the Standard Gauge Railway and a rise in energy production as some of the core ingredients to boost economic growth.

The East African Community is in final stages of establishing a framework for harmonization of higher education systems in the five member states.

In line with efforts to increase investment in East Africa, the Assembly wants partner states to formulate and harmonise investment codes and regimes that promote industrialization and investments, leading to economic development.

The Opposition in Parliament has tasked government to desist from deviating from the principles of democracy if Uganda is to grow into a fully fledged free state.

Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta says progressive integration holds the key to the common prosperity of citizens of the East African Community EAC member states.