Living the East African Integration Story

Joins the EAC Secretariat, initially in roles focused on private sector and civil society dialogue under the Consultative Dialogue Framework (CDF).

Supports the Secretary General's Forum as a space where private sector, civil society, youth, women and professional bodies engage directly with EAC organs.

Contributes to EAC policy and framework work on gender, youth, children, persons with disabilities, labour migration and social protection.

Works with AfECN and others on ECD situation analyses, scorecards and implementation guidelines, emphasising childcare as a public good.

Deepens engagement with the WPS and YPS agendas, including national action plans, regional plans of action, monitoring frameworks and AU reporting.

Links FEMWISE, youth ambassadors, wise youth and mediation efforts to the broader AU Peace and Security Architecture (APSA).

Engages in continental and regional work on skills mobility partnerships, labour migration policies and the AU Continental TVET Strategy.

Works with AU, IOM, GIZ, ILO, ETF and multiple RECs on qualifications frameworks, diaspora skills, and labour market data.

Develops youth-centred programmes like the East African Youth Capacity Building Program and the Raising the Flag project.

Explores social enterprises including Savanna Hive, Socionest and Girl Power to test ideas on livelihoods, research, menstrual health and youth employment.

Focus on consolidating EAC WPS and YPS frameworks, ECD guidelines, social protection and childcare integration, and gender-responsive economic initiatives.

Strengthening links between EAC and AU processes, ensuring East African perspectives shape continental frameworks on EVAC, harmful practices, accountability and TVET.