This archive report was first published on 18 September 2021.
On September 18, 2021, two Ugandans, Waswa Bernard and Kigozi Peter, filed a case before the East African Court of Justice to block the recruitment of staff at the East African Community.
The applicants claim that the 42nd Extra-Ordinary EAC Council of Ministers' directive to start recruitment of about 50 staff for various organs and institutions was not in conformity with the EAC Treaty.
According to the applicants, the Council of Ministers failed to review or amend the staff rules before making the decision, which led to a breach of the Treaty.
Mr. Waswa claims that his chances of working for the Community will be 'extinguished' if the matter is not urgently addressed.
The applicants also blame the EAC Secretariat for making changes in the terms, skills, and qualifications in the advertisement for various jobs.
They argue that the Treaty provides that the Council shall appoint a Clerk of the Assembly and other officers of the Assembly, whose salaries and other terms and conditions of service shall be determined by the Council.
