EAC civil society summit lists region’s biggest challenges

Nairobi. Non-tariff barriers, corruption, illicit financial flows, shrinking civic space, the widening digital divide, and fragile peace and security have been identified as among the East African Community’s (EAC) most pressing challenges.

These issues took centre stage at the 2025 East African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Summit, convened in Nairobi under the theme Harnessing EAC Citizens’ Potential and Participation in Regional Integration Processes.