Burundi challenges Eala speaker’s election

Mr Martin Ngoga

What you need to know:

  • EA Court formally hears case filed by Burundi challenging the election of the current Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly.
  • The Counsel representing Burundi Nestor Kayobera told the East African Court of Justice on Tuesday that the elections were held in violation of the East African Community (EAC) Treaty.
  • He said the polls were held in the absence of lawmakers from Burundi and Tanzania against Eala Rules of Procedure and tenets of the Treaty.