ARUSHA-The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania warmly welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Stephen Patrick Mbundi as the new Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC).
Ambassador Stephen Patrick Mbundi is a senior Tanzanian diplomat and government official with over 28 years of professional experience.Prior to his appointment as Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, he served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, responsible for East African Community affairs.
As Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Mbundi played a key policy and administrative role in Tanzania’s foreign relations, particularly in matters related to regional integration and cooperation within the EAC. He frequently represented Tanzania in high-level international and regional meetings.
Ambassador Mbundi has worked with various EAC organs and institutions, development partners, and private sector organizations to advance regional integration.
He has also engaged extensively with counterparts from EAC Partner States to discuss and resolve issues hampering free movement of trade and persons.
Ambassador Mbundi has a long-standing history with the EAC integration agenda and brings renewed impetus to the Community.