Inaugural of the 1st Sectoral Council on Social Affairs 7th July 2026, Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
The inaugural 1st Sectoral Council on Social Affairs, held on July 7, 2026, in Dar es Salaam Tanzania, brought together experts, Permanent Secretaries, Ministers, the EAC Secretariat, EATUC, and the ILO. This gathering marks a historic milestone for our region, creating a dedicated space to address the social dimension of East African integration. During the session, the Sectoral Council adopted the EAC Social Protection Policy and Action Plan, the Youth Policy, and the Regional Competency Standards for Domestic Workers.
EATUC fully participated in the experts’, Permanent Secretaries’, and Ministers’ sessions from 2nd to 7th July . Additionally, the EATUC Chairman, Comrade Hery Mkunda, attended the inaugural session.




