ARUSHA, Tanzania — 17 June 2026: The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is set to resume its plenary proceedings with the convening of the 3rd Meeting of the 4th Session of the 5th Assembly, scheduled to take place from 18th to 25th June 2026 at the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.
This signals the commencement of a busy legislative period that will see the Assembly deliberate on critical financial and legislative matters affecting the East African Community.
Induction of New Members
A notable highlight of the plenary session will be the induction of new Members of Parliament from two Partner States — the Federal Republic of Somalia and the newly elected members to EALA from the United Republic of Tanzania — scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026.
Key Legislative Business
The Assembly's legislative agenda will feature several significant items, including:
Budgetary Matters:
•Presentation of the EAC Budget Speech for FY 2026/2027
•Debate on the Report of the Committee on General Purpose on the Supplementary Budget Estimates
•Consideration of the Report of the Committee on General Purpose on the Budget Estimates for FY 2026/2027
Legislative Bills:
•The EAC Supplementary Bill, 2026 — 2nd and 3rd Readings
•The EAC Appropriation Bill, 2026 — 2nd and 3rd Readings
Conclusion
The 3rd Meeting of the 4th Session of the 5th Assembly represents a crucial period for the Assembly to advance the regional integration agenda through legislative action, oversight, and budgetary approval. Members are expected to arrive in Arusha on Thursday, 18th June, with departures scheduled for Friday, 26th June 2026.
For more information, please contact:
Nicodemus Ajak Bior Senior
Public Relations Officer (SPRO)
East Africa Legislative Assembly
Arusha, Tanzania, Tel: +255-768-885-633/, +254729157207(WhatsApp)
Email: nbior@eachq.org
Web: www.eala.org
