Ambassador Anne Katusiime, Consul General of the Uganda Consulate in Arusha, attended the opening of the East African Community (EAC) Finance and Administration Committee Meeting at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting, which took place from February 26 to March 4, 2025, focused on reviewing the FY2024/25 budget and considering the FY2025/26 budget.

Uganda’s delegation was led by Mr. Linnard Muhabwe, Acting Undersecretary at the Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA), and Ambassador Anne Katusiime. The delegation also included representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) and the Parliament of Uganda.

The meeting concluded with Partner States signing off on the report for further consideration by the EAC Council of Ministers. The discussions aimed at ensuring financial accountability, effective resource allocation, and the smooth implementation of EAC programs and activities for the upcoming financial year.