EACSOF Secretariat

EACSOF is a space for CSO shared learning and collective action, in pursuit of Article 127 of the Treaty for establishment of the EAC.

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

Congratulations, Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, on your appointment as Secretary General of the EAC.

The East African Civil Society Organizations’ Forum (EACSOF) looks forward to strengthening people-centered regional integration and inclusive development across East Africa.

[Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) @ccgea1]

📌We take this opportunity to extend our profound appreciation to everyone who has stood with Dr. Sarah Bireete and CCG (at large) in solidarity. #FreeSarahBireete

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Statement on the Remand of the EACSOF President and Its Implications for Civic Space and the Rule of Law in East Africa.

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Wishing our Members, Partners, and Stakeholders a Joyful and Peaceful Holiday Season.

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

🌟Festive Season Greetings from the Chief Executive Officer of EACSOF✨🎄

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the President of EACSOF ✨🎄

[SEATINIUGANDA @SEATINIUGANDA]

It is urgent for governments and civil society to reassess domestic resource use, reduce dependency on international aid, and find solutions within national and regional capacities to finance development and sustain community agendas. — Ms. Lilian Alex, Chief Executive Officer, EACSOF Tanzania @eacsof

#DRMProgramme #TaxJusticeEAC
@DiakoniaAfrica @herbertk4 @SeatiniU @URAuganda @mofpedU @IST_Uganda @Accu_Ug @TIKenya @The_KingBird @AFRODAD2011 @IATI_aid @SKidwingira @ElliotOrizaarwa @africanngos @TaxJusticeNet @GA4TJ @EA_Bunge @tiuganda1 @ZIMCODD1 @mtic_uganda @OxfaminUganda @taxalliance_ug

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

Question: What role do EALA, the EAC Secretariat, and the EACJ play in strengthening domestic resource mobilization (DRM) in the EAC?

Ms. Lilian Alex shares the EACSOF perspective at the Regional Dialogue on DRM in Uganda.

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EACSOF Statement on Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections – “Restoring Trust Through Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding”

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EACSOF took part in the RDC meeting in Arusha, joining apex bodies to plan the next Secretary General’s Forum and strengthen citizen engagement in East Africa’s integration.

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

✊🏼Wishing all Africans and human rights champions a meaningful Africa Human Rights Day!

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

EACSOF extends heartfelt condolences to the Government & People of Kenya, and the family of the late H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga a visionary leader who championed democracy, good governance & East African unity.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

Rest in peace, Madam Marie Immaculée Ingabire. 🕊️

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

A new chapter of leadership begins! Congratulations Dr. Sarah Bireete – President , EACSOF Governing Council.

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

Barriers to Bridges: Civil Society in Cross-Border Cooperation

The session stressed CSOs’ role in turning borders into bridges for peace, food security, youth empowerment & climate action. #CSOSummit2025 #RegionalIntegration

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

CSO Summit 2025 calls for inclusive health systems—breaking cost, stigma & infrastructure barriers to ensure women, girls & persons with disabilities access essential services. Equity in health is a right, not an option. #csosummit2025

[𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 @SONSA_NSA]

Somali civil society, led by @SONSA_NSA as the Somali chapter, is actively participating in 3days of the East African Civil Society Summit 2025 (#CSOSummit2025) @eacsof

@SONSA_NSA Executive Director, Mr. Mohamed Aded Ali @Mohamed_Shirre , underscored the importance of regional #CSO integration, collaboration, and partnerships—to strengthen the collective voice of civil society in advancing peace, democracy, accountability, and people-centered governance.

The Summit opened with a powerful call for inclusivity, transparency, and innovation in building a people-centered East African Community. Key leaders, including Ms. Lilian Alex CEO, @eacsof and Mr. Sirili Akko @eacgiz, highlighted the critical role of innovation, good governance, digital transformation, gender equality, and human rights in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable region.

#CSOSummit2025 #SomaliCivilSociety #CivilSociety #Somalia

[Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) @ccgea1]

@eacsof @SarahBireete @AfEONet @AHEADxAfrica @AcfimAfrica @ngoforum @ehorn_ @SEATINIUGANDA @tiuganda1 @anticorruption @HenryMuguzi @LawSocietyofKe @ealawsociety @ug_lawsociety @OxfaminUganda @Oxfam @OxfaminAfrica @jumuiya @gndemexchanges "In East & Horn of Africa, civic space ranges from innovation-led openness (Kenya, Somaliland) to outright repression & closure (Uganda, South Sudan)." - @SarahBireete presenting #EyesOnTheBallot study findings.

#EACCSOSummit2025
#CSOSummit2025 @eacsof @AfEONet @ehorn_

[EACSOF Secretariat @eacsof]

Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in the Digital Age
Moderated by Justice Rutenge with Gabriel Bundala (FCS), the plenary noted mistrust between corporates, govts & CSOs, pointing to the Rosetta Stone as a path to fair, transparent partnerships. #csosummit2025

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Plenary on a Rights-Respecting Digital Ecosystem 💻 highlighted online risks faced by women & girls, calling for gender-responsive policies, accountability, remedies for victims & stronger capacity building to close the digital divide. #DigitalRights #csosummit2025