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The '''East African Legislative Assembly''' ('''EALA''') is a sub-organ of the larger [[East African Community]], being the legislative arm of the Community. Members are sworn into five-year terms.
The '''East African Legislative Assembly''' ('''EALA''') is a sub-organ of the larger [[East African Community]], being the legislative arm of the Community. Members are sworn into five-year terms.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=4th Assembly 2017- 2022 —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/eala-members/category/assembly-2017-2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204194614/https://www.eala.org/eala-members/category/assembly-2017-2022|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Since colonial times, a number of organizations have sought to integrate the region of [[East Africa]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=History of the East African Legislative Assembly —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/assembly/category/history|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210647/https://www.eala.org/assembly/category/history|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref> During the [[Victorian era|Victorian Era]], rail links were established, and a number of regional organizations, such as the [[East African Currency Board]] and the [[East African Court of Appeal]] were established.<ref name=":1" /> A new wave of agreements and organizations were launched during the mid-20th century.<ref name=":1" />
EALA had its first sitting in [[Arusha]], [[Tanzania]] on 29 November 2001. It had been founded the day before. The first Speaker of the Assembly was [[Abdulrahman Kinana]] of Tanzania.<ref>[http://www.eala.org/about-eala/history-of-eala History of EALA] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170140/http://www.eala.org/about-eala/history-of-eala |date=3 March 2016 }} Retrieved on 2010-03-06.</ref> The first Assembly, including members from [[Kenya]], Tanzania and [[Uganda]], was dissolved in 2006.


The [[Treaty for East African Co-operation]] was signed in 1967, launching the [[East African Community]].<ref name=":1" /> However, due to political differences and weak participation, the treaty was nullified in 1977, ending the East African Community.<ref name=":1" />
The second Assembly expanded as [[Rwanda]] and [[Burundi]] joined the EAC in 2007. Abdirahim Abdi of Kenya was the Speaker of the second Assembly.


Despite this, interest in further regional cooperation continued.<ref name=":1" /> On 14 May 1984, the [[East African Community Mediation Agreement]] was signed, which pledged to "explore and identify areas for future co-operation and to make arrangements for such co-operation".<ref name=":1" /> On 26 November 1994, representatives from [[Uganda]], [[Kenya]], and [[Tanzania]] signed the [[Agreement for the Establishment of a Permanent Tripartite Commission]], which established a commission to further cooperation among the three countries.<ref name=":1" /> On 29 April 1999, the Tripartite Commission completed its analysis on the prospects of regional cooperation, and the three countries signed an agreement to upgrade the Agreement to a treaty for 2000.<ref name=":1" />
==Membership==
[[File:President Kikwete addressing the EALA.jpg|thumb|300px|Tanzanian President [[Jakaya Kikwete]] addressing the Assembly]]
Nine elected members from each country and seven ''[[ex officio]]'' members make up the membership of the East African Legislative Assembly.<ref name="composition">[http://www.eala.org/about-eala/composition Composition of EALA]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Retrieved on 2010-03-06.</ref> Members are elected by the legislatures of each country. To make sure there are women represented there are 2 female members from [[Kenya]], 3 from [[Tanzania]] and 4 from [[Uganda]].


=== First Assembly (2001-2006) ===
''Ex officio'' members include the ministers from each country responsible for regional co-operation, a Secretary General, and a Counsel to the Community.
The East African Legislative Assembly was inaugurated on 30 November 2001 as the legislative arm of the newly revived East African Community.<ref name=":1" /> The Assembly met in [[Arusha]], Tanzania, where the Tripartite Commission announced it would upgrade to a treaty.<ref name=":1" /> [[Abdulrahman Kinana]], an Elected Member from Tanzania was unanimous elected the Speaker of the First Assembly.<ref name=":1" /> The First Assembly met until 2006.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Zziwa, Margaret N —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/eala-members/view/zziwa-margaret-n|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204205324/https://www.eala.org/eala-members/view/zziwa-margaret-n|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref>


=== Second Assembly (2007-2012) ===
The elected members of the second EALA (2007–12) break down by political party as follows:<ref>[http://www.eala.org/members-of-the-assembly/current-members-2007-2012 EALA – Members (2007–2012)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204025/http://www.eala.org/members-of-the-assembly/current-members-2007-2012 |date=3 March 2016 }} Retrieved on 2010-03-06.</ref>
On 1 July 2007, [[Burundi]] and [[Rwanda]] joined the East African Community, and, therefore, the East Africa Legislative Assembly.<ref name=":1" /> [[Abdirahim Abdi]] of Kenya served the Speaker of the Second Assembly.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=2nd Assembly 2007 – 2012 —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/eala-members/category/assembly-2007-2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213221/https://www.eala.org/eala-members/category/assembly-2007-2012|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref>
[[File:East African Second Legislative Assembly Diagram.svg|thumb|214x214px|{{legend|#228B22|Chama Cha Mapinduzi: 7 seats}}{{legend|#CC0001|CNDD-FDD: 4 seats}}{{legend|#FF0000|KANU: 2 seats}}{{legend|#000099|CNDD: 1 seat}}{{legend|#008000|FORD Kenya: 1 seat}}{{legend|#6666FF|FORD People's Party: 1 seat}}{{legend|#FAED60|MRC: 1 seat}}{{legend|#437806|United Democratic Party: 1 seat}}{{legend|#FF0000|UPRONA: 1 seat}}{{legend|#C0C0C0|independents: 23 seats}}{{legend|#FFFFFF|CUD: 3 seats}}]]
The elected members of the second EALA (2007–12) break down by political party as follows:<ref name=":3" />
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! Political party
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! 1
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! 9
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{| class="wikitable"
==Responsibilities==
|+Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly<ref name="2nd assembly">{{cite web |title=EALA Members - 2nd Assembly |url=https://www.eala.org/members/list |website=EALA |publisher=East African Legislative Assembly |access-date=14 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126210718/https://www.eala.org/members/list |archive-date=26 January 2024 |location=Arusha, Kenya |date=2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The responsibilities of the East African Legislative Assembly are:
!Name
* to meet with the [[National Assembly|National Assemblies]] of member countries on matters relating to the Community;
!Country
* to [[debate]], discuss and approve the [[budget]] of the Community;
!Political Party
* to consider [[annual report]]s on the activities of the Community, annual [[audit]] reports of the Audit Commission and any other reports referred to it by the Council of Ministers;
|-
* to discuss all matters pertaining to the Community and make recommendations to the Council as it may deem necessary for the implementation of the Treaty;
|[[Abdirahim Haithar Haji Abdi]]
* for purposes of carrying out its functions, to establish any committee or committees for such purposes as it deems necessary;
|Kenya
* to recommend to the Council the appointment of the Clerk and other officers of the Assembly;
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* to make its own rules of procedure and those of its committees; and
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* to perform any other duties that are allowed and permitted by the Treaty.
|Catherine N Kimura
|Kenya
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|Christopher Dove Nakuleu
|Kenya
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|Gervase Mathias Buluma Kafwa Akhaabi
|Kenya
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|Clarkson Otieno Karan
|Kenya
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|Sarah Talaso Bonaya
|Kenya
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|Augustine Loile Chemonges Lotodo
|Kenya
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|Reuben Oyondi Oyondi
|Kenya
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|Safina Kwekwe Tsungu
|Kenya
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|George Francis Nangale
|Tanzania
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|Abdullah Ali Hassan Mwinyi
|Tanzania
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|Kate Sylivia / Magdalena Kamba
|Tanzania
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|Walid Aman Kabourou
|Tanzania
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|Fortunatus Lwanyantika Masha
|Tanzania
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|Didas John Massaburi
|Tanzania
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|Said Gharib Bilal
|Tanzania
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|Sebtuu Mohamed Nassor
|Tanzania
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|Janet Deo Mmari
|Tanzania
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|Mike Sebalu
|Uganda
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|Lydia Wanyoto Wanyoto
|Uganda
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|Dora Kanabahita Byamukama
|Uganda
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|Daniel Fred Kidega
|Uganda
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|Bernard Mulengani
|Uganda
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|Mugisha Oyera Muntu
|Uganda
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|Dan Wandera Ogalo
|Uganda
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|Nusura Tiperu Omar
|Uganda
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|-
|
|Uganda
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|Francois Bizimana
|Burundi
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|Regine Katabarumwe
|Burundi
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|Leonce Ndarubagiye
|Burundi
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|Frederic Ngenzebuhoro
|Burundi
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|Georgette Nibitanga
|Burundi
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|Nzobonimpa Manasse
|Burundi
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|Burundi
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|Burundi
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|Burundi
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|Abdul Karim Harerimana
|Rwanda
|[[Rwandan Patriotic Front]]<ref name="Kimenyi">{{cite news |last1=Kimenyi |first1=Felly |title=Parliament Elects Rwanda's Representatives to the EALA |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/7632/National/parliament-elects-rwandaas-representatives-to-the-eala |access-date=14 March 2024 |work=[[The New Times (Rwanda)|The New Times]] |date=12 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240314144238/https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/7632/National/parliament-elects-rwandaas-representatives-to-the-eala |archive-date=14 March 2024 |location=Kigali, Rwanda |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|James Ndahiro
|Rwanda
|representative for the disabled<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|Odette Nyiramirimo
|Rwanda
|representative for civil society<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|Pierre Damian Habumuremyi
|Rwanda
|[[Rwandan Patriotic Front]]<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|Claire Kayirangwa
|Rwanda
|[[Rwandan Patriotic Front]]<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|Patricia Hajabakiga
|Rwanda
|[[Rwandan Patriotic Front]]<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|Jacqueline Muhongayire
|Rwanda
|[[Social Democratic Party (Rwanda)|Social Democratic Party]]<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|Straton Ndikuryayo
|Rwanda
|representative for youth<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|-
|[[Valerie Nyirahabineza]]
|Rwanda
|representative for women<ref name="Kimenyi" />
|
|}


=== Third Assembly (2012-2017) ===
==Committees==
[[Margaret Zziwa]] of [[Uganda]] served as the speaker from 2012 to 2014.<ref name=":2" /> She was the first woman to head the regional assembly and defeated her only rival [[Dora Byamukama]] 27 votes to 18 in the first round and 33 votes to 12 in the runoff.<ref>{{cite news |title=Uganda's Zziwa Replaces Abdi As EALA Speaker |work=[[Al Bawaba]] |agency=[[AllAfrica]] |date=6 June 2012 |location=Amman, Jordan}}{{subscription required|via={{ProQuest|1019553982}}}}</ref> She was succeeded by [[Daniel Kidega]], who served from 2014 until the end of the Third Assembly in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kidega, Daniel F —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/eala-members/view/kidega-daniel-f1|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204205515/https://www.eala.org/eala-members/view/kidega-daniel-f1|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref>
EALA is empowered to make its own Rules of Procedure and to constitute Committees. The adopted Rules of Procedure (as amended in February 2003) provide for a Committee System of seven standing committees, but may also appoint Select Committees when need arises.


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The seven standing committees are:
|+Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly<ref>{{cite news |title=Third EALA Inaugurated at Chamber |work=[[Al Bawaba]] |agency=[[AllAfrica]] |date=7 June 2012 |location=Amman, Jordan}}{{subscription required|via={{ProQuest|1019552705}}}}</ref>
* Accounts
!Name
* Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources
!Country
* General Purpose
!Political Party
* House Business
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* Legal, Rules and Privileges
|Margaret Zziwa
* Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution
|Uganda
* Trade Communication and Investment
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|Dora Byamukama
|Uganda
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|Dan Kidega
|Uganda
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|Fred Mbidde Mukasa
|Uganda
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|Bernard Mulengani
|Uganda
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|[[Susan Nakawuki]]
|Uganda
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|Chris Opoka-Okumu
|Uganda
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|Mike Sebalu
|Uganda
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|Nusura Tiperu
|Uganda
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|Nancy Abisai
|Kenya
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|Abubakar Zein Abubakar
|Kenya
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|Sarah Bonaya
|Kenya
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|Peter Mathuki
|Kenya
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|Mumbi Ngaru
|Kenya
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|Saole Ole Nkanae
|Kenya
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|Abubakar Ogle
|Kenya
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|Joseph Kiangoi
|Kenya
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|Judith Pareno
|Kenya
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|Shy-Rose Bhanji
|Tanzania
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|Adam Kimbisa
|Tanzania
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|-
|Angela Kizigha
|Tanzania
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|Bernard Murunya
|Tanzania
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|Abdullah Mwinyi
|Tanzania
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|Perprtua Nderakindo
|Tanzania
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|Makongoro Nyerere
|Tanzania
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|Issa Taslima
|Tanzania
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|Mariam Ussi Yahya
|Tanzania
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|Emerence Bucumi
|Burundi
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|Hafsa Mossi
|Burundi
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|-
|Isabelle Ndahayo
|Burundi
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|-
|Leonce Ndarubagiye
|Burundi
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|-
|Martin Nduwimana
|Burundi
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|-
|Emmanuel Nengo
|Burundi
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|-
|Jeremie Ngendakumana
|Burundi
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|-
|Frederic Ngenzebuhoro
|Burundi
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|-
|Yves Nsabimana
|Burundi
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|-
|Christophe Bazivamo
|Rwanda
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|-
|Patricia Hajabakiga
|Rwanda
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|-
|Abdulkarim Harelimana
|Rwanda
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|Jacqueline Muhongayire
|Rwanda
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|James Ndahiro
|Rwanda
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|-
|Straton Ndikuryayo
|Rwanda
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|[[Valerie Nyirahabineza]]
|Rwanda
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|Odette Nyiramilimo
|Rwanda
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|Pierre Celesitin Rwigema
|Rwanda
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|
|}

=== Fourth Assembly (2017-2022) ===
The Fourth Assembly has a total of 62 members, of which each member state submits 9 elected members, and 8 [[Ex officio member|''ex-officio'' members]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Composition of the Assembly —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/index.php?/assembly/category/composition|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204195514/https://www.eala.org/index.php?/assembly/category/composition|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref> Its speaker is [[Martin Ngoga]] of Rwanda.<ref name=":0" />

The following table lists the elected members of the Fourth Assembly of the East African Legislative Assembly:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly<ref name=":0" />
!Name
!Country
!Political Party
|-
|Mnyaa Habib Mohamed
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Nkuhi Fancy Haji
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Maryam Ussi Yahya
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Kimbisa Adam Omar
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Hasnuu Makame Abullah
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Lugiko Happyness Elias
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Maghembe Ngwaru
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Maasay Pamela Simon
|Tanzania
|
|-
|[[Josephine Sebastian Lemoyan]]
|Tanzania
|
|-
|Thoar Gatpan Gideon
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Jago Odok Woda Jeremiah
|South Sudan
|
|-
|[[Ann Itto Leonardo]]
|South Sudan
|
|-
|[[Gabriel Garang Aher Arol]]
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Kim Gai Ruot Duop
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Deng Dut Gatkek Thomas
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Gabriel Alaak Garang Diing
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Deng Nhial Gai
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Ayason Mukulia Kennedy
|South Sudan
|
|-
|Christopher Opoka-Okumu
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Susan Nakawuki]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Mukasa Mbidde|Fred Mukasa Mbidde]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|George Stephen Odongo
|Uganda
|
|-
|Dennis Namara
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Musamali Paul|Musamali Paul Mwasa]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|Kasamba Mathias
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Rose Akol Okullu]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Mary Mugyenyi]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Flowrence Jematiah Sergon]]
|Kenya
|[[Jubilee Party]]
|-
|[[Oburu Odinga]]
|Kenya
|[[National Super Alliance]]
|-
|Noor Mohamed Adan
|Kenya
|[[Jubilee Party]]
|-
|[[Wanjiku Muhia]]
|Kenya
|[[Jubilee Party]]
|-
|Simon Mbugua Nganga
|Kenya
|[[Jubilee Party]]
|-
|[[Kennedy Musyoka Kalonzo]]
|Kenya
|[[National Super Alliance]]
|-
|[[Fatuma Ibrahim Ali]]
|Kenya
|[[National Super Alliance]]
|-
|[[Abdikadir Aden|Aden Omar Abdikadir]]
|Kenya
|[[National Super Alliance]]
|-
|Aburi Mpuru Lawrence
|Kenya
|[[Jubilee Party]]
|-
|[[Pierre-Célestin Rwigema]]
|Rwanda
|
|-
|Kalinda Francois Xavier
|Rwanda
|
|-
|[[Martin Ngoga]]
|Rwanda
|[[Rwandan Patriotic Front]]
|-
|Jean Claude Barimuyabo
|Rwanda
|
|-
|Alex Bahati
|Rwanda
|
|-
|Francoise Uwumukiza
|Rwanda
|
|-
|Francine Rutazana
|Rwanda
|
|-
|[[Fatuma Ndangiza]]
|Rwanda
|
|-
|[[Oda Gasinzigwa]]
|Rwanda
|
|-
|[[Leontine Nzeyimana|Léontine Nzeyimana]]
|Burundi
|
|-
|[[Marie Claire Barikukiye]]
|Burundi
|
|-
|[[Nsavyimana Sophie|Sophie Nsavyimana]]
|Burundi
|
|-
|Alfred Ahingejeje
|Burundi
|
|-
| [[Mo-Mamo Karerwa]]
|Burundi
|
|-
|Jean-Marie Muhirwa
|Burundi
|
|-
|Pierre Claver Rurakamvye
|Burundi
|
|-
|Victor Burikukiye
|Burundi
|
|-
|Christopher Nduwayo
|Burundi
|
|}
The following table lists the ex-officio members of the Fourth Assembly of the East African Legislative Assembly:
{| class="wikitable"
|+''Ex-Officio'' Members of the East African Legislative Assembly<ref name=":0" />
!Name
!Country
!Political Party
|-
|[[Isabelle Ndahayo]]
|Burundi
|
|-
|[[Francois Kalinda]]
|Rwanda
|
|-
|[[Pierre-Célestin Rwigema]]
|Rwanda
|
|-
|[[Maryam Ussi Yahya]]
|Tanzania
|
|-
|[[Mukasa Mbidde|Fred Mukasa Mbidde]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|[[Susan Nakawuki]]
|Uganda
|
|-
|Vacant
|
|
|-
|Vacant
|
|
|}

=== Fifth Assembly (2022-2027) ===
The Fifth Assembly was inaugurated on 19 December 2022,<ref name="Ubwani">{{cite news |last1=Ubwani |first1=Zephania |title=Rwanda Picks New EALA Members, DRC Awaited |url=https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/africa/-rwanda-picks-new-eala-members-drc-awaited-4055816 |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=[[Mwananchi Communications|The Citizen]] |date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409030521/https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/africa/-rwanda-picks-new-eala-members-drc-awaited-4055816 |archive-date=9 April 2023 |location=Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |url-status=live}}</ref> which included for the first time 9 members from the [[Democratic Republic of Congo]], which had joined the EALA in March of that year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Havyarimana |first1=Moses |title=New Members of East Africa's Regional Assembly Sworn In |url=https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/new-eala-members-sworn-in-4060926 |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=[[The EastAfrican]] |date=20 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821235525/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/new-eala-members-sworn-in-4060926 |archive-date=21 August 2023 |location=Nairobi, Kenya |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Joseph Ntakarutimana]] of Burundi was elected as speaker of the 63-member parliamentary body.<ref name="APA">{{cite news |title=Burundian Lawmaker Elected Speaker for the East African Legislative Assembly |url=https://apanews.net/burundian-lawmaker-elected-speaker-for-the-east-african-legislative-assembly/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=APA News |agency=African Press Agency |date=20 December 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240126222946/https://apanews.net/burundian-lawmaker-elected-speaker-for-the-east-african-legislative-assembly/ |archive-date=26 January 2024 |location=Dakar, Sénégal |url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to the elected members, the fifth parliament included nine ex-officio members – one from each member nation, the secretary general, and the counsel – who serve as ministers of the East African Community Affairs.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=EALA Elects New Members of Commission |url=https://dailynews.co.tz/eala-elects-new-members-of-commission/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=[[Daily News (Tanzania)|Daily News]] |date=26 December 2022 |location=Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127144036/https://dailynews.co.tz/eala-elects-new-members-of-commission/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> The following table lists the elected members of the Fifth Assembly of the East African Legislative Assembly:
{| class="wikitable"
|+Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly<ref name="5th assembly">{{cite web |title=EALA Members - 5th Assembly |url=https://www.eala.org/members/list |website=EALA |publisher=East African Legislative Assembly |access-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126210718/https://www.eala.org/members/list |archive-date=26 January 2024 |location=Arusha, Kenya |date=2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
!Name
!Country
!Political Party
|-
| [[Jacqueline Amongin]]
|Uganda
|
|-
| [[Siranda Gerald|Gerald Blacks Siranda]]
|Uganda
|
|-
| [[Veronica Kadogo]]
|Uganda
|
|-
| [[James Kakooza]]
|Uganda
|
|-
| Paul Mwasa Musamali
|Uganda
|
|-
| George Stephen Odongo
|Uganda
|
|-
| Dennis Namara
|Uganda
|
|-
| [[Mary Mugyenyi]]
|Uganda
|
|-
| [[Rose Akol Okullu]]
|Uganda
|
|-
| Mohame Juma Nadra
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Shogo Richard Mlozi
|Tanzania
|
|-
| James Kinyasi Millya
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Mashaka Khalfan Ngole
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Abdulla Hasnuu Makame
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Maghembe Jumanne Ng'waru
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Machano Ali Machano
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Angela Charles Kizigha
|Tanzania
|
|-
| Ansar Kachwamba
|Tanzania
|
|-
| [[Gabriel Garang Aher Arol]]
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Thomson Luke Teny
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Sadia James Sebit
|South Sudan
|
|-
| [[Deng Gai]]
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Gai Rut Kim
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Kennedy Aysason Mukulia
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Woda Jeremiah Odok Jago
|South Sudan
|
|-
| [[Ann Itto Leonardo]]
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Gideon Gatpa Thoar
|South Sudan
|
|-
| Alex Bahati
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Françoise Uwumukiza
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Clément Musangabatware
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Francine Rutazana
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Aisha Nyiramana
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Mathias Harabemungu
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Alodie Iradukunda
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Caroline Rwivanga Kayonga
|Rwanda
|
|-
| [[Fatuma Ndangiza]]
|Rwanda
|
|-
| Suleiman Said Shahbal
|Kenya
|
|-
| David Ole Sankok
|Kenya
|
|-
| [[Winnie Odinga]]
|Kenya
|
|-
| Maina Godfrey Mwangi
|Kenya
|
|-
| Zipporah Kering Kurga
|Kenya
|
|-
| [[James Mathenge Kanini]]
|Kenya
|
|-
| [[Kennedy Musyoka Kalonzo]]
|Kenya
|
|-
| Falhada Dekow Iman
|Kenya
|
|-
| Hassan Omar Hassan
|Kenya
|
|-
| François Mangu Ngate
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Stella Nyota Mwetaminwa
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Joseph Mbombo Mundela
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Jérémie Ilenda Maswama
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Dorothé Nganiza Masirika
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Géraldine Kalwa Kaubo
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Evariste Kwete Kalala
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| [[Jean-Bertrand Ewanga]]
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Désiré Ipenda Boulu
|Democratic Republic of Congo
|
|-
| Olivier Nkurunziza
|Burundi
|
|-
| [[Anastase Manirambona]]
|Burundi
|
|-
| [[Saidi Kibeya]]
|Burundi
|
|-
| [[Kezimana Cathy|Cathy Kezimana]]
|Burundi
|
|-
| [[Mo-Mamo Karerwa]]
|Burundi
|
|-
| Victor Burikukiye
|Burundi
|
|-
| Goreth Bigirimana
|Burundi
|
|-
| [[Gabriel Ntisezerana]]
|Burundi
|
|-
| Joseph Ntakirutimana
|Burundi
|
|}

==Composition==
[[File:President Kikwete addressing the EALA.jpg|thumb|300px|Tanzanian President [[Jakaya Kikwete]] addressing the Assembly]]
As of the Fourth Assembly, the East African Legislative Assembly has 62 members, of which each member state submits 9 elected members, and 8 [[Ex officio member|''ex-officio'' members]].<ref name=":4" />

According to Article 50 of the [[East African Community Treaty]], members are elected by their respective country's national legislature.<ref name=":4" /> Article 50 also calls upon said members to reflect their country's political parties, opinions, gender composition, and other special groups.<ref name=":4" />

The ''ex-officio'' members of the Assembly are to be each member state's minister for regional cooperation, the [[Secretary General of the East African Community]], and the Counsel to the Community.<ref name=":4" />

==Functions==
Article 49 of the [[East African Community Treaty]] stipulates that the responsibilities of the East African Legislative Assembly are to "be the legislative organ of the Community", "liaise with the National Assemblies of the Partner States on matters relating to the Community", "debate and approve the budget of the Community", "consider annual reports on the activities of the Community, annual audit reports of the Audit Commission and any other reports referred to it by the Council", "discuss all matters pertaining to the Community and make recommendations to the Council as it may deem necessary for the implementation of the Treaty", "establish any committee or committees for such purposes as it deems necessary", "recommend to the Council the appointment of the Clerk and other officers of the Assembly", and "make its rules of procedure and those of its committees".<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=The East African Legislative Assembly —East African Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.eala.org/assembly/the-east-african-legislative-assembly|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204205624/https://www.eala.org/assembly/the-east-african-legislative-assembly|archive-date=2020-12-04|access-date=2020-12-04|website=eala.org|publisher=[[East African Community]]}}</ref>

==Committees==
As Article 49 of the [[East African Community Treaty]] outlines, the East African Legislative Assembly has the right to "establish any committee or committees for such purposes as it deems necessary".<ref name=":5" /> As of 2020, the Assembly has the following seven committees:<ref name=":5" />


* The Commission Committee
The composition and leadership of each of these Committees is equally shared among the Partners States.
* The Accounts Committee
* The Committee on Legal, Rules, and Privileges
* The Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources
* The Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution
* The Committee on Communication, Trade and Investment
* The Committee on General Purpose


==Activities since inauguration==
==Activities since inauguration==
{{Update|type=section|date=November 2010}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2020}}
Since its inauguration, EALA has held several sittings as a Plenary in [[Arusha]], [[Kampala]] and [[Nairobi]]. During these sittings, EALA has:
Since its inauguration, EALA has held several sittings as a Plenary in [[Arusha]], [[Kampala]] and [[Nairobi]]. During these sittings, EALA has:
* adopted its rules of procedure;
* adopted its rules of procedure;
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The Committees have continuously got briefs from the Secretariat and given advice with regard to progress in the implementation of the Treaty.
The Committees have continuously got briefs from the Secretariat and given advice with regard to progress in the implementation of the Treaty.

== Impact ==
{{Expand section|date=December 2020}}
One 2015 paper suggested that the structure of the [[East African Community Treaty]] created the [[East African Community]] in a way that the East African Legislative Assembly often butted heads with the [[East African Community Council of Ministers]], which harmed the efficacy of the Assembly.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gastorn|first=Kennedy|date=2015|title=The Inevitable Reforms of the Legislative Competencies of the East African Legislative Assembly|journal=Verfassung und Recht in Übersee / Law and Politics in Africa, Asia and Latin America|volume=48|issue=1|pages=28–48|doi=10.5771/0506-7286-2015-1-28 |jstor=26160046 |s2cid=154384509 |issn=0506-7286|doi-access=free}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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East African Legislative Assembly

Swahili: Bunge la Afrika Mashariki
History
Founded30 November 2001
Leadership
Speaker
Structure
Seats62 (56 elected members, 8 ex-officio members)
Political groups
  Independents: 50 seats
  Jubilee Party: 5 seats
  National Super Alliance: 4 seats
  Rwandan Patriotic Front: 1 seat
  Vacant: 2 seats
Meeting place
Arusha, Tanzania
Website
www.eala.org

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is a sub-organ of the larger East African Community, being the legislative arm of the Community. Members are sworn into five-year terms.[2]

History

Since colonial times, a number of organizations have sought to integrate the region of East Africa.[3] During the Victorian Era, rail links were established, and a number of regional organizations, such as the East African Currency Board and the East African Court of Appeal were established.[3] A new wave of agreements and organizations were launched during the mid-20th century.[3]

The Treaty for East African Co-operation was signed in 1967, launching the East African Community.[3] However, due to political differences and weak participation, the treaty was nullified in 1977, ending the East African Community.[3]

Despite this, interest in further regional cooperation continued.[3] On 14 May 1984, the East African Community Mediation Agreement was signed, which pledged to "explore and identify areas for future co-operation and to make arrangements for such co-operation".[3] On 26 November 1994, representatives from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania signed the Agreement for the Establishment of a Permanent Tripartite Commission, which established a commission to further cooperation among the three countries.[3] On 29 April 1999, the Tripartite Commission completed its analysis on the prospects of regional cooperation, and the three countries signed an agreement to upgrade the Agreement to a treaty for 2000.[3]

First Assembly (2001-2006)

The East African Legislative Assembly was inaugurated on 30 November 2001 as the legislative arm of the newly revived East African Community.[3] The Assembly met in Arusha, Tanzania, where the Tripartite Commission announced it would upgrade to a treaty.[3] Abdulrahman Kinana, an Elected Member from Tanzania was unanimous elected the Speaker of the First Assembly.[3] The First Assembly met until 2006.[4]

Second Assembly (2007-2012)

On 1 July 2007, Burundi and Rwanda joined the East African Community, and, therefore, the East Africa Legislative Assembly.[3] Abdirahim Abdi of Kenya served the Speaker of the Second Assembly.[5]

  Chama Cha Mapinduzi: 7 seats
  CNDD-FDD: 4 seats
  KANU: 2 seats
  CNDD: 1 seat
  FORD Kenya: 1 seat
  FORD People's Party: 1 seat
  MRC: 1 seat
  United Democratic Party: 1 seat
  UPRONA: 1 seat
  independents: 23 seats
  CUD: 3 seats

The elected members of the second EALA (2007–12) break down by political party as follows:[5]

Political party Burundi Kenya Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda TOTAL
independents or unspecified   5 9 N/A   9 23
Chama Cha Mapinduzi       N/A 7   7
CNDD-FDD 4     N/A     4
KANU   2   N/A     2
CNDD 1     N/A     1
FORD Kenya   1   N/A     1
FORD People's Party   1   N/A     1
MRC 1     N/A     1
United Democratic Party       N/A 1   1
UPRONA 1     N/A     1
Chama cha Umma Demokrati     1 N/A 1 1   3
Totals 9 9 8 N/A 9 8 45
Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly[6]
Name Country Political Party
Abdirahim Haithar Haji Abdi Kenya
Catherine N Kimura Kenya
Christopher Dove Nakuleu Kenya
Gervase Mathias Buluma Kafwa Akhaabi Kenya
Clarkson Otieno Karan Kenya
Sarah Talaso Bonaya Kenya
Augustine Loile Chemonges Lotodo Kenya
Reuben Oyondi Oyondi Kenya
Safina Kwekwe Tsungu Kenya
George Francis Nangale Tanzania
Abdullah Ali Hassan Mwinyi Tanzania
Kate Sylivia / Magdalena Kamba Tanzania
Walid Aman Kabourou Tanzania
Fortunatus Lwanyantika Masha Tanzania
Didas John Massaburi Tanzania
Said Gharib Bilal Tanzania
Sebtuu Mohamed Nassor Tanzania
Janet Deo Mmari Tanzania
Mike Sebalu Uganda
Lydia Wanyoto Wanyoto Uganda
Dora Kanabahita Byamukama Uganda
Daniel Fred Kidega Uganda
Bernard Mulengani Uganda
Mugisha Oyera Muntu Uganda
Dan Wandera Ogalo Uganda
Nusura Tiperu Omar Uganda
Uganda
Francois Bizimana Burundi
Regine Katabarumwe Burundi
Leonce Ndarubagiye Burundi
Frederic Ngenzebuhoro Burundi
Georgette Nibitanga Burundi
Nzobonimpa Manasse Burundi
Burundi
Burundi
Burundi
Abdul Karim Harerimana Rwanda Rwandan Patriotic Front[7]
James Ndahiro Rwanda representative for the disabled[7]
Odette Nyiramirimo Rwanda representative for civil society[7]
Pierre Damian Habumuremyi Rwanda Rwandan Patriotic Front[7]
Claire Kayirangwa Rwanda Rwandan Patriotic Front[7]
Patricia Hajabakiga Rwanda Rwandan Patriotic Front[7]
Jacqueline Muhongayire Rwanda Social Democratic Party[7]
Straton Ndikuryayo Rwanda representative for youth[7]
Valerie Nyirahabineza Rwanda representative for women[7]

Third Assembly (2012-2017)

Margaret Zziwa of Uganda served as the speaker from 2012 to 2014.[4] She was the first woman to head the regional assembly and defeated her only rival Dora Byamukama 27 votes to 18 in the first round and 33 votes to 12 in the runoff.[8] She was succeeded by Daniel Kidega, who served from 2014 until the end of the Third Assembly in 2017.[9]

Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly[10]
Name Country Political Party
Margaret Zziwa Uganda
Dora Byamukama Uganda
Dan Kidega Uganda
Fred Mbidde Mukasa Uganda
Bernard Mulengani Uganda
Susan Nakawuki Uganda
Chris Opoka-Okumu Uganda
Mike Sebalu Uganda
Nusura Tiperu Uganda
Nancy Abisai Kenya
Abubakar Zein Abubakar Kenya
Sarah Bonaya Kenya
Peter Mathuki Kenya
Mumbi Ngaru Kenya
Saole Ole Nkanae Kenya
Abubakar Ogle Kenya
Joseph Kiangoi Kenya
Judith Pareno Kenya
Shy-Rose Bhanji Tanzania
Adam Kimbisa Tanzania
Angela Kizigha Tanzania
Bernard Murunya Tanzania
Abdullah Mwinyi Tanzania
Perprtua Nderakindo Tanzania
Makongoro Nyerere Tanzania
Issa Taslima Tanzania
Mariam Ussi Yahya Tanzania
Emerence Bucumi Burundi
Hafsa Mossi Burundi
Isabelle Ndahayo Burundi
Leonce Ndarubagiye Burundi
Martin Nduwimana Burundi
Emmanuel Nengo Burundi
Jeremie Ngendakumana Burundi
Frederic Ngenzebuhoro Burundi
Yves Nsabimana Burundi
Christophe Bazivamo Rwanda
Patricia Hajabakiga Rwanda
Abdulkarim Harelimana Rwanda
Jacqueline Muhongayire Rwanda
James Ndahiro Rwanda
Straton Ndikuryayo Rwanda
Valerie Nyirahabineza Rwanda
Odette Nyiramilimo Rwanda
Pierre Celesitin Rwigema Rwanda

Fourth Assembly (2017-2022)

The Fourth Assembly has a total of 62 members, of which each member state submits 9 elected members, and 8 ex-officio members.[11] Its speaker is Martin Ngoga of Rwanda.[2]

The following table lists the elected members of the Fourth Assembly of the East African Legislative Assembly:

Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly[2]
Name Country Political Party
Mnyaa Habib Mohamed Tanzania
Nkuhi Fancy Haji Tanzania
Maryam Ussi Yahya Tanzania
Kimbisa Adam Omar Tanzania
Hasnuu Makame Abullah Tanzania
Lugiko Happyness Elias Tanzania
Maghembe Ngwaru Tanzania
Maasay Pamela Simon Tanzania
Josephine Sebastian Lemoyan Tanzania
Thoar Gatpan Gideon South Sudan
Jago Odok Woda Jeremiah South Sudan
Ann Itto Leonardo South Sudan
Gabriel Garang Aher Arol South Sudan
Kim Gai Ruot Duop South Sudan
Deng Dut Gatkek Thomas South Sudan
Gabriel Alaak Garang Diing South Sudan
Deng Nhial Gai South Sudan
Ayason Mukulia Kennedy South Sudan
Christopher Opoka-Okumu Uganda
Susan Nakawuki Uganda
Fred Mukasa Mbidde Uganda
George Stephen Odongo Uganda
Dennis Namara Uganda
Musamali Paul Mwasa Uganda
Kasamba Mathias Uganda
Rose Akol Okullu Uganda
Mary Mugyenyi Uganda
Flowrence Jematiah Sergon Kenya Jubilee Party
Oburu Odinga Kenya National Super Alliance
Noor Mohamed Adan Kenya Jubilee Party
Wanjiku Muhia Kenya Jubilee Party
Simon Mbugua Nganga Kenya Jubilee Party
Kennedy Musyoka Kalonzo Kenya National Super Alliance
Fatuma Ibrahim Ali Kenya National Super Alliance
Aden Omar Abdikadir Kenya National Super Alliance
Aburi Mpuru Lawrence Kenya Jubilee Party
Pierre-Célestin Rwigema Rwanda
Kalinda Francois Xavier Rwanda
Martin Ngoga Rwanda Rwandan Patriotic Front
Jean Claude Barimuyabo Rwanda
Alex Bahati Rwanda
Francoise Uwumukiza Rwanda
Francine Rutazana Rwanda
Fatuma Ndangiza Rwanda
Oda Gasinzigwa Rwanda
Léontine Nzeyimana Burundi
Marie Claire Barikukiye Burundi
Sophie Nsavyimana Burundi
Alfred Ahingejeje Burundi
Mo-Mamo Karerwa Burundi
Jean-Marie Muhirwa Burundi
Pierre Claver Rurakamvye Burundi
Victor Burikukiye Burundi
Christopher Nduwayo Burundi

The following table lists the ex-officio members of the Fourth Assembly of the East African Legislative Assembly:

Ex-Officio Members of the East African Legislative Assembly[2]
Name Country Political Party
Isabelle Ndahayo Burundi
Francois Kalinda Rwanda
Pierre-Célestin Rwigema Rwanda
Maryam Ussi Yahya Tanzania
Fred Mukasa Mbidde Uganda
Susan Nakawuki Uganda
Vacant
Vacant

Fifth Assembly (2022-2027)

The Fifth Assembly was inaugurated on 19 December 2022,[12] which included for the first time 9 members from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which had joined the EALA in March of that year.[13] Joseph Ntakarutimana of Burundi was elected as speaker of the 63-member parliamentary body.[14] In addition to the elected members, the fifth parliament included nine ex-officio members – one from each member nation, the secretary general, and the counsel – who serve as ministers of the East African Community Affairs.[15] The following table lists the elected members of the Fifth Assembly of the East African Legislative Assembly:

Elected Members of the East African Legislative Assembly[16]
Name Country Political Party
Jacqueline Amongin Uganda
Gerald Blacks Siranda Uganda
Veronica Kadogo Uganda
James Kakooza Uganda
Paul Mwasa Musamali Uganda
George Stephen Odongo Uganda
Dennis Namara Uganda
Mary Mugyenyi Uganda
Rose Akol Okullu Uganda
Mohame Juma Nadra Tanzania
Shogo Richard Mlozi Tanzania
James Kinyasi Millya Tanzania
Mashaka Khalfan Ngole Tanzania
Abdulla Hasnuu Makame Tanzania
Maghembe Jumanne Ng'waru Tanzania
Machano Ali Machano Tanzania
Angela Charles Kizigha Tanzania
Ansar Kachwamba Tanzania
Gabriel Garang Aher Arol South Sudan
Thomson Luke Teny South Sudan
Sadia James Sebit South Sudan
Deng Gai South Sudan
Gai Rut Kim South Sudan
Kennedy Aysason Mukulia South Sudan
Woda Jeremiah Odok Jago South Sudan
Ann Itto Leonardo South Sudan
Gideon Gatpa Thoar South Sudan
Alex Bahati Rwanda
Françoise Uwumukiza Rwanda
Clément Musangabatware Rwanda
Francine Rutazana Rwanda
Aisha Nyiramana Rwanda
Mathias Harabemungu Rwanda
Alodie Iradukunda Rwanda
Caroline Rwivanga Kayonga Rwanda
Fatuma Ndangiza Rwanda
Suleiman Said Shahbal Kenya
David Ole Sankok Kenya
Winnie Odinga Kenya
Maina Godfrey Mwangi Kenya
Zipporah Kering Kurga Kenya
James Mathenge Kanini Kenya
Kennedy Musyoka Kalonzo Kenya
Falhada Dekow Iman Kenya
Hassan Omar Hassan Kenya
François Mangu Ngate Democratic Republic of Congo
Stella Nyota Mwetaminwa Democratic Republic of Congo
Joseph Mbombo Mundela Democratic Republic of Congo
Jérémie Ilenda Maswama Democratic Republic of Congo
Dorothé Nganiza Masirika Democratic Republic of Congo
Géraldine Kalwa Kaubo Democratic Republic of Congo
Evariste Kwete Kalala Democratic Republic of Congo
Jean-Bertrand Ewanga Democratic Republic of Congo
Désiré Ipenda Boulu Democratic Republic of Congo
Olivier Nkurunziza Burundi
Anastase Manirambona Burundi
Saidi Kibeya Burundi
Cathy Kezimana Burundi
Mo-Mamo Karerwa Burundi
Victor Burikukiye Burundi
Goreth Bigirimana Burundi
Gabriel Ntisezerana Burundi
Joseph Ntakirutimana Burundi

Composition

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete addressing the Assembly

As of the Fourth Assembly, the East African Legislative Assembly has 62 members, of which each member state submits 9 elected members, and 8 ex-officio members.[11]

According to Article 50 of the East African Community Treaty, members are elected by their respective country's national legislature.[11] Article 50 also calls upon said members to reflect their country's political parties, opinions, gender composition, and other special groups.[11]

The ex-officio members of the Assembly are to be each member state's minister for regional cooperation, the Secretary General of the East African Community, and the Counsel to the Community.[11]

Functions

Article 49 of the East African Community Treaty stipulates that the responsibilities of the East African Legislative Assembly are to "be the legislative organ of the Community", "liaise with the National Assemblies of the Partner States on matters relating to the Community", "debate and approve the budget of the Community", "consider annual reports on the activities of the Community, annual audit reports of the Audit Commission and any other reports referred to it by the Council", "discuss all matters pertaining to the Community and make recommendations to the Council as it may deem necessary for the implementation of the Treaty", "establish any committee or committees for such purposes as it deems necessary", "recommend to the Council the appointment of the Clerk and other officers of the Assembly", and "make its rules of procedure and those of its committees".[17]

Committees

As Article 49 of the East African Community Treaty outlines, the East African Legislative Assembly has the right to "establish any committee or committees for such purposes as it deems necessary".[17] As of 2020, the Assembly has the following seven committees:[17]

  • The Commission Committee
  • The Accounts Committee
  • The Committee on Legal, Rules, and Privileges
  • The Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources
  • The Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution
  • The Committee on Communication, Trade and Investment
  • The Committee on General Purpose

Activities since inauguration

Since its inauguration, EALA has held several sittings as a Plenary in Arusha, Kampala and Nairobi. During these sittings, EALA has:

  • adopted its rules of procedure;
  • elected the Speaker of the Assembly;
  • recommended to the Council of Ministers the appointment of the Officers of the Assembly;
  • approved the budgets for the EAC for the 2002-3 and 2003-4 fiscal years;
  • asked the Council of Ministers 19 questions, which were duly answered;
  • adopted five resolutions;
  • held seminars on a wide range of issues in relation to their mandate; and
  • passed six bills into law.

The Committees have continuously got briefs from the Secretariat and given advice with regard to progress in the implementation of the Treaty.

Impact

One 2015 paper suggested that the structure of the East African Community Treaty created the East African Community in a way that the East African Legislative Assembly often butted heads with the East African Community Council of Ministers, which harmed the efficacy of the Assembly.[18]

References

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