Jean Baptiste Havugimana

Macroeconomist. 27 Yrs of work experience. Proudly Rwandan.

[Jean Baptiste Havugimana @JeanJonbi]

#7DAYS TO GO @2ndEACTourismExpo @CercleHippique Bujumbura 🇧🇮. Do u still want to participate as Exhibitor? Sponsor? PLEASE DO IT NOW! DON’T MISS!!! @jumuiya @JumuiyaBloc @eacmediacentre @EABCjumuiya @EA_Tourism @eacgiz @USAIDKenya @IucnE @WWFCEE @SADC_News @COMESABusiness

[East African Community @jumuiya]

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

🔹The EAC is advancing efforts to reduce barriers to cross-border professional practice and labour mobility.

The EAC Secretary General, Amb. Stephen Mbundi, has received high-performance ICT infrastructure worth EUR 205,000 from @eacgiz to strengthen the EAC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Digital Platform - Africa’s first digital mechanism for mutual recognition of professional engineers.
☘️The equipment is set to enhance the EAC’s capacity to securely host, manage and scale the platform, improving cybersecurity, reliability, data backup and system continuity.
🔹The equipment is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the Digitalisation for East African Trade and Integration (DIGEAT) Project.

GIZ-EAC Cluster Coordinator, Mr. Björn Richter handed over to the EAC Secretary General.

[East African Community @jumuiya]

This morning, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the United Republic of Tanzania & EAC, H.E. Paloma Serra Robles, paid a courtesy call on EAC Secretary General, Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi, at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The engagement reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to supporting regional integration, with discussions focused on advancing collaboration and shared priorities across the region.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“We can’t just be people who are waiting to be ripped off, by somebody who is shrewd enough and has the power, we must be able to say, “No”. President Kagame | Africa CEO Forum 2026

[East African Community @jumuiya]

☘️ 𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The EAC Secretary General, Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi, convened his inaugural Townhall meeting with staff from EAC Organs and Institutions.

He outlined a vision of steering a results-driven and citizen-centred Community, anchored on enhanced collaboration, accountability and innovation.

He underscored the EAC’s continued focus on delivering tangible benefits to citizens through deepened intra-EAC trade, infrastructure development, peace and security cooperation and institutional strengthening.

@EA_Bunge @EACJCourt @EAC_LVBC @EACCASSOA @iucea_info @easteco1 @Eakc_kiswahili

[East African Community @jumuiya]

The Secretary General further reaffirmed that staff welfare remains a key priority. The Townhall provided a platform for open dialogue, cross-departmental engagement, and sharing of key institutional updates.

[Frank M. Gashumba @FrankGashumba]

I deeply respect these three certified Generals.
@KagutaMuseveni
@PaulKagame
@StateHouseUg
@UrugwiroVillage

[Karera ka Kayihura @KareraKayihura]

After watching PSG and Bayern in Paris ,Now HE Paul Kagame is in Madrid Watching Visit Rwanda Derby Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal!

Njye ndi kuri ATM🥰

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This evening at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, President Kagame attended the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg between #VisitRwanda partners Arsenal Football Club @Arsenal and Atlético Madrid Football Club @Atleti, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

Gen (Rtd) Fred Ibingira yavuze ko Ingabo zari iza RPA nubwo zari zifite intwaro zabujijwe kwihorera, mu gihe bamwe muri aba basirikare bageze mu Gihugu bagasanga imiryango yabo yose yarishwe muri Jenoside yakorerwaga Abatutsi.

Yasobanuye ko nyuma yo guhagarika Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi no kubohora Igihugu, hakurikiyeho urugamba rukomeye rwo kongera kubanisha neza Abanyarwanda bari barasigaye, hubakwa ubumwe n’ubwiyunge. #RBAAmakuru #Kwibuka32

▶️ https://t.co/J3od0Vz5AC

[First Lady of Rwanda @FirstLadyRwanda]

“Mwe bato, mumenye ko ukuri n’ubwo tuvuga ko guca mu ziko ntigushye ndetse igihe cyose gutsinda umwijima, ariko ntikwirwanirira.
Bisaba abantu bahaguruka bakagushyira ahagaragara, bakoresheje ubwenge n’ubushishozi kuko abarwanya ukuri bahora bashakisha uko bayobya abantu.”

Ubutumwa bwa Nyakubahwa Madamu Jeannette Kagame bugaruka ku nshingano zo Kwibuka, ubutwari bw’abarokotse Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi bwo gukomeza guharanira kubaho ndetse n’inshingano buri munyarwanda afite zo gukunda igihugu, kurinda ukuri kw’amateka yacu, no gukomeza kwimana u Rwanda.

Mushobora gusoma ubutumwa bwose hano: https://t.co/C7Se899fXS

#Kwibuka32

[East African Community @jumuiya]

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

The EAC pays tribute to the hardwork, dedication and resilience of workers across our region!

@EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @iucea_info @EAC_LVBC @EACCASSOA @Eakc_kiswahili

[East African Community @jumuiya]

☘️The EAC has kicked off a 3-day validation meeting for the Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP) in Dar es Salaam ,Tanzania. This is a regional roadmap aimed at transforming how East Africa produces, trades, and invests in food to feed its growing population, create jobs for its youth, and build resilience against climate shocks.

Supported by @AGRA_Africa , Partner States, development partners, and youth and women champions gathered with one goal: to turn a shared vision into a plan that actually works on the ground; at country level, with real budgets and real accountability.

Speaking during the meeting, EAC Deputy Secretary General @AguerAriik reiterated the need to translate commitments into implementable actions at country level demonstrated by high-level political leadership and inter-ministerial coordination to align agriculture, finance, planning, trade, health, and environment.

[East African Community @jumuiya]

𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

☘️ Climate change is a pressing global challenge driving environmental, economic, and social risks across the region.

The EAC supported by @eacgiz has convened a Regional Consultative Meeting on EAC Climate Change Strategy and Peatlands Assessment Report bringing in experts from all Partner States to review its Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan, assess the regional peatlands report and align priorities with global frameworks .

The meeting is also set to discuss common regional position and key messages for engagement at COP31 set to be held in Turkey.

@IUCN @EUinTZ

[Veronica M. Nduva, CBS @SGNduva]

The 25th EAC Summit delivered impactful decisions that continue to advance regional integration and strengthen cooperation among our Partner States.

It was an honour to facilitate the meeting as Secretary to the Summit and support Their Excellencies the Heads of State in steering the Community forward. #EAC @jumuiya

[East African Community @jumuiya]

𝟐𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓

📌 The East African Community (EAC) congratulates Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi on his appointment as Secretary General (2026–2031).

Amb. Mbundi has extensive experience in regional integration and until his appointment served as the Permanent Secretary, responsible for EAC Affairs, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Republic of Tanzania.

𝑱𝒖𝒎𝒖𝒊𝒚𝒂 𝒚𝒆𝒕𝒖 𝒊𝒌𝒐 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒂!

#25thEACSUMMIT
#ProudlyEastAfrican
#EACSUMMIT

@EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @ForeignOfficeKE @mfa_tanzania @RwandaMFA @meaca_ug @Com_mediasRDC @MAEBurundi @SouthSudanGov @MOFASomalia @EACAffairsKenya @SGNduva

[Justin Aura @JustinAuraa]

All Rwandans stands with you Affande. ✍🏾

Abanyarwanda #Turikumwe ✊🏾

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

This afternoon, Minister @Vbiruta received copies of letters of credence from the newly appointed diplomatic envoys:

🇨🇬 Mr. Mokiemo Jean Félix, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Congo, with residence in Kigali;

🇸🇱 Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Peter Kakowou Lavahun, High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Sierra Leone, with residence in Nairobi;

🇰🇿 Mr. Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador-designate of Kazakhstan, with residence in Nairobi;

🇱🇸 Ms. Ntsiuoa Castalia Sekete, High Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Lesotho, with residence in Addis Ababa.

[East African Community @jumuiya]

The Council is the Community’s main policy-making organ responsible for preparing matters for consideration and decision by the Summit of Heads of State

[East African Community @jumuiya]

The 59th Extraordinary Meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers is currently underway in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

The meeting commenced with the Senior Officials’ Session, to be followed by the Coordination Committee Session, and will culminate in the Council of Ministers Session on 5th March 2026.

@SGNduva @SMannette1 @AguerAriik @EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @ForeignOfficeKE @mfa_tanzania @RwandaMFA @meaca_ug @Com_mediasRDC @MAEBurundi @SouthSudanGov @MOFASomalia @EACAffairsKenya

[East African Community @jumuiya]

𝟐𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓

The EAC Heads of State are set to convene for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State on 7th March 2026, in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

Theme: ‘𝑫𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝑨𝑪 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒏𝒔’.

#25thEACSUMMIT
#ProudlyEastAfrican
#EACBond

For more information-🔗 https://t.co/6k9d4aO1EK

@SGNduva @AguerAriik @SMannette1 @EACJCourt @EA_Bunge @EACCASSOA @iucea_info @EAC_LVBC @Eakc_kiswahili @easteco1