East Africa Law Society

Day 1 of the 2 day EALS Staff Retreat had us diving deep into Outcome Harvesting: learning to trace our outcomes, measure our outputs, and sharpen our activities to create an impact. Beyond the strategy, we strengthened what makes it all possible: our people.

Today was a reminder that results don’t just happen, they’re cultivated together.

Led with vision by our CEO, Mr. David Sigano powered by a committed team. Here’s to learning, growing, and delivering outcomes that creates lasting impacts.

East Africa’s capital markets are moving fast—but are you equipped to navigate the deals behind the headlines?

Tomorrow | 5 May 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM (EAT), step into a high-impact session that unpacks how capital is actually raised, how deals are structured, and how legal strategy shapes outcomes in real time.

From managing risk to handling disclosure and working with regulators, this conversation goes beyond theory into the decisions that define successful transactions.

Because in capital markets, it’s not just about knowing the law—it’s about knowing how it works when it matters most.

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The next big win in sport won’t just come from talent, it will come from strategy.

Behind every club, broadcast, and breakthrough innovation lies one powerful driver: *
Intellectual Property.

Today’s session goes beyond the pitch to unpack how value is created, protected, and scaled in modern sport from branding and media rights to tech and digital assets.

If you’re thinking about the business of sport, not just the game, this is your room.

Join us today: bit.ly/EALS-RSP-Webinar

Because in today’s game, knowledge is the real advantage.

The game may be played on the pitch but the real strategy? It’s written in contracts, regulations, and decisions made off the field.

As East Africa prepares for AFCON 2027 and the World Cup qualifiers, this session “The Lawyer’s Playbook for AFCON 2027” dives into the legal engine behind the game.

From player transfers and contract stability to eligibility rules and dispute resolution…
From FIFA and CAF regulations to governance, compliance, and sporting integrity…

This is where law meets football at the highest level.

If you’re shaping the future of sport whether as a lawyer, administrator, or decision-maker, this is the conversation you need to be in.

📍 The stakes are high. The rules are complex. The opportunity? Even bigger.

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What if the real game isn’t just played on the field but behind the scenes?
From team brands and broadcast rights to sports tech, apparel, and digital innovations; Intellectual Property is shaping the future of sport in East Africa.

(1) Who owns the game you watch?
(2) How do clubs turn identity into revenue?
(3) What protects the next big sports innovation?

Tomorrow join the conversation and discover the power behind the game.

Register now, don’t just watch the future of sport, be part of it : bit.ly/EALS-RSP-Webinar

Yesterday marked the official close of the EAC Secretary General Convening 2026, held in Arusha over the first two days.

The convening culminated in the formal adoption and presentation of a joint communiqué, now duly submitted, containing key recommendations arising from the deliberations, to the incoming Secretary General of the East African Community.

The East Africa Law Society was officially represented at the handover ceremony by its CEO Mr. David Sigano and Program Manager Mr. Achilleus Rwelamira, marking its presence at this significant institutional transition. EALS in its capacity as Chair of the Regional Dialogue Committee (RDC), and host of the EAC Secretary General Convening 2026, this moment also provided a formal platform to transmit the joint communiqué on behalf of stakeholders following two days of engagement in Arusha.

We also witnessed the official handover to the new Secretary General, while honoring the outgoing Secretary General, Hon. Veronica Mueni Nduva, who was presented with a token of appreciation in recognition of her distinguished service including her leadership in reviving and hosting the Secretary General Forum after six years.

We look forward to engaging with the incoming leadership and building on the strong foundation already established, as we continue to advance regional integration and collaboration within the Community.

As deliberations in the room intensified, participants engaged in rigorous and thoughtful exchanges, carefully interrogating each provision of the draft recommendations to be submitted to the Secretary General of EAC.

The following critical questions are shaping the conversation:

* Should our recommendations highlight concernsor prioritize only what is actionable?
* Are delays in regional integration a matter of accountability, capacity, or shifting realities?
* Who should recommendations be directed to the Secretariat, the Council of Ministers, or Heads of States?
* How do we balance specificity with practicality in driving real impact?
* And beyond recommendations… what does meaningful partnership and shared responsibility truly look like?

From debating treaty obligations to rethinking implementation timelines, today’s deliberations go beyond words, they are about shaping a realistic and effective path forward for regional integration.

What would you prioritize: bold statements or actionable commitments? (Tell us in the comment)

We kicked off Day 2 of the EAC Secretary Genera Convening 2026 is dedicated to the participants’ deliberations on the recommendations and observations arising from discussions that started yesterday.

These discussions are instrumental in shaping the collective citizen-centered outcomes and guiding the way forward for regional integration.

The Official Communiqué will be released in due course. Stay tuned.