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.

📌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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rest in peace, Madam Marie Immaculée Ingabire. 🕊️

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

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

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

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

"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_

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

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