K'ONYANGO: East Africa can rise with regional cooperation and stability

East Africa stands on the edge of a historic opportunity. With its enviable geography, energetic population and expanding cross-border infrastructure, the region has the foundations to emerge as one of the world’s most dynamic economic blocs.

The recent debate sparked by President Yoweri Museveni’s remarks on the Kenyan coast, a statement that stirred reactions across the region, underscored how sensitive maritime and territorial issues can be in the East African Community.