Tanzania, Aug. 3 -- Arusha. The East African Business Council (EABC) executive director, Mr Ahmed Farah, has held discussions with the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General, Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, aiming at strengthening operational collaboration between the two institutions.

The leaders met on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the EAC headquarters in Arusha, pledging to enhance cooperation between the EABC and the EAC Secretariat to boost regional integration and expand private sector participation in the bloc's agenda.

EABC press release says, Mr Farah outlined ongoing institutional reforms within the Council designed to position it as a robust voice for private enterprise, placing strong emphasis on advocacy, trade facilitation...