East African countries spend billions on their militaries, yet owe the EAC over $125 million.

Military expenditure in 2025 according to SIPRI

1. 🇰🇪 Kenya: $1.47B
2. 🇺🇬 Uganda: $1.30B
3. 🇨🇩 DR Congo: $1.20B
4. 🇹🇿 Tanzania: $1.03B
5. 🇸🇴 Somalia: $199M
6. 🇷🇼 Rwanda: $194M
7. 🇧🇮 Burundi: $169M
8. 🇸🇸 South Sudan: $103M

Despite these military budgets, the eight countries collectively owe the East African Community over $125M in unpaid contributions, exceeding its $110.9M annual budget.