Tanzania, March 11 -- Arusha. Questions are swirling over the imminent exit of Dr Peter Mathuki as East African Community (EAC) secretary-general (SG).

The Kenyan diplomat, who was appointed to the powerful post three years ago, has been posted to Moscow as Kenya's ambassador to Russia.

The surprise move has sent tremors among the partner states as well as the EAC staff scattered in various institutions across the region.

His unexpected removal has raised questions as to how secure the post of EAC SG is from the constantly unfolding trends at Arusha.

Senior officials at the EAC secretariat, in particular, declined to comment on the matter when contacted by The Citizen.

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