But the East Africa Community – EAC Council of Ministers had recommended the adoption of French as a key language within the bloc, after another country, the Democratic Republic of Congo was validated to become the 7th member of the community. DRC will become the third French-speaking country to join the bloc after Rwanda and Burundi.
Rebecca Kadaga Alitwala, the 1st Deputy Prime Minister and also Minister of East African Community Affairs on Thursday told journalists in Kampala that the introduction of French as an official language brings various benefits to the country that will include job opportunities among others.
