H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta today reiterated the need for East Africans to remove all hindrances in order to fast track the East African Community (EAC) integration and enable citizens to enjoy its benefits. “The time has come for the EAC region to collectively work together towards political federation’’.

President Kenyatta made the remarks today when he visited the EAC exhibition booth at the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair at the Jamuhuri grounds in Nairobi, Kenya.

Present at the EAC stall to receive the President were, among others, EALA MP Hon Peter Mathuki Mutuku and EAC Communications Chief, Mr Owora R. Othieno.

The East African Community is among several exhibitors participating at the Nairobi Trade Fair that has attracted thousands of show goers from Kenya and the region.

The Nairobi International Trade Fair is running from 29 September to Sunday 6 October 2013.