Abstract

The commitment by East African States to pursue regionalism led to the establishment of the EAC in 1967 which later collapsed in 1977 due to a combination of exogenous causal factors and endogenous causal factors. However, the EAC was re-established in 1999 as Partner States perceived regionalism as a means towards the region’s development trajectory. The East African Community (EAC) stands at a pivotal juncture in its quest for regional integration and cooperation. This study explores EAC’S widening and/or deepening relations, examining key indicators, examples, and references to elucidate the organization’s strategic direction.