East African Economic Bloc's Untapped Potential: An EALA MP's Perspective

East African Economic Bloc Holds Promise: EALA MP Highlights Potential NAIROBI, Kenya—The East African economic bloc is poised for significant growth, according to David Ole Sankok, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). In a recent interview on Spice FM, Sankok highlighted the bloc's substantial market size, strategic location, and abundant resources. "The East African economic bloc is a market of 350 million people," Sankok stated, emphasizing the bloc's considerable consumer base. He further pointed out its strategic location between two major oceans, providing access to global trade routes. Sankok also highlighted the vast tracts of arable land suitable for agriculture and livestock, coupled with extensive coastlines and numerous rivers. He specifically mentioned the Nile River as originating within East Africa, underscoring the region's natural wealth. The interview provided a positive outlook on the economic potential of the East African community, emphasizing its strategic position and abundant resources as key drivers of future growth. The presence of a residential parliament further signals the bloc's commitment to regional integration and collaboration.