EAC Secures €205k German Tech to Free Engineer Movement
The East African Community (EAC) has received €205,000 worth of high-security ICT equipment from Germany’s GIZ agency in Arusha on 15 May, designed to digitally verify and recognize professional engineers across all eight member states-including Somalia. For Somalia, which joined the EAC only in late 2023, the new digital platform removes a major hurdle: the […] The post EAC Secures €205k Ge
The East African Community (EAC) has received €205,000 worth of high-security ICT equipment from Germany’s GIZ agency to facilitate the digital verification of professional engineers across its member states, including Somalia.
What was announced
- The new digital platform allows Somali engineers to register once and be recognized regionally, eliminating the need for costly re-licensing.
- The infrastructure includes high-performance servers and a web application firewall, enhancing data security for the EAC's Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) digital platform.
- Training for national bodies, including Somalia’s Engineers Registration Board, is scheduled for August ahead of the platform going live in the third quarter of 2026.
Context
Somalia joined the EAC in late 2023, and this new technology addresses significant barriers for its engineers seeking work in neighboring countries.
““This is not just hardware for Arusha. It is a direct bridge for Somali engineers to compete fairly in Kigali, Nairobi, and Dar es Salaam without begging for work permits.””
Why this matters: This development is crucial for Somali engineers as it enhances their ability to work across borders without bureaucratic obstacles, supporting labor exports.
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The East African Community (EAC) has received €205,000 worth of high-security ICT equipment from Germany’s GIZ agency in Arusha on 15 May, designed to digitally verify and recognize professional engineers across all eight member states-including Somalia.
For Somalia, which joined the EAC only in late 2023, the new digital platform removes a major hurdle: the costly and time-consuming re-licensing of its engineers in neighboring countries. The infrastructure allows Somali professionals to register once and be recognized regionally, a critical step as Mogadishu pushes for labor exports under the Common Market Protocol.
The hardware includes high-performance servers and a web application firewall, enabling the EAC to host its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) digital platform independently. Previously, the bloc relied on external servers, raising data security concerns.
GIZ delivered the technology through its DIGEAT project, which focuses on trade and integration. The platform is the first of its kind in Africa for engineering credentials.
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