DODOMA, June 12 -- EAST African Community (EAC) member states on Thursday tabled their national budget estimates for the 2026/27 Fiscal Year (FY), unveiling people-centred and growth-oriented spending plans aimed at accelerating economic transformation and improving livelihoods.

The budgets underscore the commitment of EAC partner states to fostering inclusive economic growth through domestic resource mobilisation, strategic investments and enhanced resilience, with a strong focus on job creation and improved living standards.

Key priorities across the region include industrialisation, digital transformation, expansion of health, transport and energy infrastructure, as well as employment creation. In Tanzania, Minister for Finance, Amba...