What is east african legislative assembly?

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is the legislative body of the East African Community (EAC), which is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising six countries in East Africa: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

EALA is headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania and is composed of 62 members, with nine members elected from each country and one seat reserved for a representative of the Secretary-General of the EAC. The members serve five-year terms.

EALA has the responsibility of making laws, approving the budget and overseeing the general governance of the EAC. It also monitors the implementation of the EAC's policies and programs and represents the views and interests of the people of East Africa.

The main functions of EALA include formulating policies on matters related to the EAC, approving the EAC budget and monitoring its implementation, initiating and passing laws and regulations of the EAC, as well as scrutinizing and approving the appointments of senior officials of the EAC.

EALA's work is guided by the EAC Treaty, which provides the legal framework for the establishment and operations of the EAC and its organs.