EALA Mourns Fromer Member Hon Dr Aman W Kabourou

Written on 09 March 2018. Posted in Press Release

East African Legislative Assembly, Arusha, Tanzania: 9 March, 2018:

Hon Dr Aman Walid Kabourou, former EALA Legislator who passed away this week at the Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam, was laid to rest this afternoon in Kigoma region.

EALA Speaker, Rt Hon Martin Ngoga, led EALA Members in condoling with the family and friends of the late Hon Dr Kabourou.

“We are saddened to hear of the passing of the late Hon Dr Kabourou. He was a great debater during the 2^nd EALA (2006-2012) and contributed immensely to strengthening EALA and the regional integration process. We shall hold fond memories of Hon Dr Kabourou for his selfless contribution to EALA in particular and the EAC in general”, Rt Hon Ngoga said. “EALA Members and I join the family at this time of grief and pray to Allah, to strengthen them”, he added.

Hon Dr Kabourou was a Member of the 2^nd EALA between the period of 2006-2012. At EALA, he served on the Accounts Committee and the Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution. Prior to joining the regional Assembly, Hon Dr Kabourou was a Member of Kigoma Urban Constituency having been elected in 1995. He won the re-election in 2000 and 2005.

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About the East African Legislative Assembly:

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is the Legislative Organ of the Community and has a cardinal function to further EAC objectives, through its Legislative, Representative and Oversight mandate. It was established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community.

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