Flag of the East African Community Flag of the East African Community The flag of the East African Community is the flag used since 2008 by the East African Community, an intergovernmental organization composed of six countries in the African Great Lakes region in eastern Africa. The "Community Emblem Act, 2003" sets out the symbolism behind the flag. The first version of the flag was adopted in 2003 by the "Community Emblem Act, 2003" when the Community only consisted of three members: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In 2007 the Community expanded to include Burundi and Rwanda. In 2008 to take into account this expansion of membership
East African Highland bananas are so important as food crops, the local name "matoke" (or more commonly "matooke") is synonymous for the word "food" in Uganda. Also, a portion of the East African Highland bananas locally known as "mbidde" is used to produce juice/beer. East African Highland bananas East African Highland bananas (EAHB) are triploid banana cultivars originating from the African Great Lakes region. They are a staple food crop in Uganda, Tanzania and other Great Lakes countries, and are used to make matoke. East African Highland bananas are also known as the Mutika/Lujugira subgroup. East African Highland bananas are easily distinguishable from other