The East African Competition Authority (EACCA) has sworn in four new commissioners in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, in a move aimed at strengthening fair competition and protecting consumers across the East African Community (EAC) market.
The commissioners, drawn from Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), will serve a four-year term overseeing the enforcement of competition laws and promoting fair business practices within the region.
They are Khadija Ngasongwa (Tanzania), Zackey Kalega (Uganda), Ahmed Warsame (Somalia), and Dolly Kenga (DRC).
The swearing-in ceremony marks a key step in efforts to ensure that the growing regional market operates under fair, transparent, and consumer-friendly conditions as cross-border trade continues to expand.
Speaking after the ceremony, Khadija Ngasongwa, the Acting Director General of the Fair Competition Commission (FCC), said the new commissioners will focus on ensuring that businesses operate in a fair environment while protecting consumers from unfair trade practices.
She added that the team has been given the responsibility of enforcing competition policies and laws that safeguard both traders and consumers across the East African region, especially at a time when economic integration is deepening.
Ngasongwa said the authority will also work to prevent market distortions such as price manipulation, monopoly tendencies, and other practices that could harm consumers or disadvantage small businesses.
The appointment of the new leadership comes at a time when trade among EAC member states is expanding, increasing the need for strong regulatory institutions to ensure fairness in the market.
EACCA is expected to play a central role in promoting a level playing field for all market participants.
The authority operates under the East African Community Competition Act of 2006, which provides the legal framework for regulating competition and protecting consumer welfare across the bloc.
The development is seen as a positive signal to investors, reflecting improved regional coordination and stronger commitment to building a transparent and competitive East African market that benefits citizens and businesses alike.
