Hon. Juma Witonze Unveils Vision for Stronger East African Integration Through EALA Bid By Staff Writer KAMPALA, Uganda — Hon. Juma Witonze has intensified his campaign for a seat in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), presenting himself as a candidate committed to strengthening regional integration, advancing diplomacy, and promoting economic cooperation across the East African Community (EAC). Campaign materials released this week portray Witonze as a leader focused on building stronger ties among partner states under the slogan "Umoja ni Nguvu" (Unity is Strength), a message that underscores the importance of collective action in addressing the region's shared opportunities and challenges. Running under the banner of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU)/NRM, Witonze says his ambition is to contribute to policies that foster regional peace, cross-border trade, investment, infrastructure development, and the free movement of people and goods within the East African Community. His campaign emphasizes that East African integration extends beyond political cooperation, describing it as a pathway to economic transformation, job creation, enhanced regional security, and improved livelihoods for millions of citizens across the bloc. Supporters argue that Witonze's diplomatic approach and commitment to regional collaboration make him well-positioned to represent Uganda's interests while advancing the broader objectives of the East African Community. As the race for Uganda's representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly gathers momentum, Witonze has pledged to champion legislation that strengthens regional institutions, promotes accountable governance, and accelerates socio-economic development throughout East Africa. With his campaign anchored on the principle that unity is the foundation of prosperity, Hon. Juma Witonze is calling for a future in which East Africans work together to unlock the region's full economic and political potential. "Umoja ni Nguvu" — Unity is Strength.