East African Community 10th Anniversary Essay Competition

The Essay Competition is open to all East African Youth between the ages of 16 and 20 years. Essay Competition entrants are required to write between 1000 and 1500 words on the Topic: Relevance of EAC to the Aspirations of the People of East Africa – Discuss.

The awards to Winners of the Essay Competition will be made as follows:-

Overall Winner, East Africa - JUMUIYA AWARD - $ 1,500

National Winner, Tanzania - EAC UNDUGU AWARD - $ 1000

National Winner, Kenya - EAC UMOJA AWARD - $ 1000

National Winner, Burundi - EAC AMANI AWARD - $ 1000

National Winner, Rwanda - EAC UPENDO AWARD - $ 1000

National Winner, Uganda - EAC MAENDELEO AWARD - $ 1000

Essay entries, attaching certified copy of Birth Certificate or other bona fide documentary proof of date of birth, should be sent enclosed in sealed envelope marked at the top “EAC 10^TH ANNIVERSARY ESSAY COMPETITION” to reach the addressee indicated here below by latest 30^th November 2009:-

The Secretary General

East African Community

5^th Floor AICC Complex, Kilimanjaro Wing

P.O. Box 1096, Arusha, TANZANIA