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Organs of EACO

EACO Board

The Board is the highest decision-making organ of EACO, responsible for directing the affairs of the Organisation. It is composed of the Chief Executive Officers of all EACO Members.

Board Mandate
  • Highest decision-making organ of EACO
  • Holds two ordinary meetings per financial year
  • May hold special meetings as necessary
  • Composed of CEOs of all EACO Members
  • Chairperson elected by rotation from Regulators & CEOs
  • Directs the affairs of the Organisation between meetings
Leadership

Current Board Chairman

Mr. Rizig Dominic Samuel
Board Chairman
Mr. Rizig Dominic Samuel
Director General
South Sudan
Organisation
National Communications Authority (NCA)
South Sudan

The Chairperson of the Board is elected by EACO Members from. amongst the Chief Executive Officers of Regulators of the Member States. The election shall have due regard to the principle of rotation across member states, ensuring broad and equitable regional representation.

🔄Elected by rotation from Regulators' CEOs
Composition

Board Members

BurundiBurundi
Dr. Samuel Muhizi
Director General
Agence de Régulation et de Contrôle des Télécommunications (ARCT)
KenyaKenya
Mr. David Mugonyi
Director-General
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
Democratic Republic of CongoDemocratic Republic of Congo
Mr. Christian Katende
President
Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications du Congo (ARPTC)
TanzaniaTanzania
Eng. Peter Philip Mwasalyanda
Director General
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
RwandaRwanda
Mr. Evariste Rugigana
Director General
Rwanda Utilities and Regulatory Authority (RURA)
UgandaUganda
Hon. Nyombi Thembo
Executive Director
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Governance

Board Meetings

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Ordinary Meetings

The Board holds two ordinary meetings in each financial year, ensuring regular oversight and strategic direction for the Organisation

Special Meetings

The Board may convene special meetings as and when necessary to address urgent matters requiring immediate decision or direction.

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Chairperson Election

The Chairperson is elected from amongst CEOs of Member State Regulators, with due regard to the principle of rotation across member countries.

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Interim Direction

The Board is responsible for directing the affairs of the Organisation in between meetings, supported by the Executive Director and Secretariat