Vision & Mission
Vision
A politically empowered, environmentally sustainable and socially just Eastern Africa.
Mission
To strengthen Green political parties to influence governance and bring about all necessary political and socio-economic changes in member countries in the areas of democracy, rule of law, constitutional governance, fair distribution of national resources, the protection of environment, and generally striving for national sustainable political and social economic development that is inclusive, free and fair.
Our Story
The Eastern Africa Greens Federation (EAGF) was established on 8–9 November 2013 in Kigali, Rwanda, during the first East African Greens Congress hosted by the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda. Founding members included the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, Mazingira Green Party of Kenya, Ecological Party of Uganda, and Burundi Green Movement.
Originally headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, the federation moved its headquarters to Kigali, Rwanda in July 2025 following a resolution adopted at the EAGF Congress. The federation's permanent headquarters project is currently underway with land identified in Bugesera District, near the new Bugesera International Airport.
In May 2026, the EAGF Congress convened at Hotel Olympic Kimironko in Kigali, bringing together delegates from all five member countries. The congress reviewed progress, adopted key resolutions on governance, environmental action, and electoral engagement, and commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Global Greens.
Today, EAGF comprises five member parties: Green Forum Uganda (GF), Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR), Burundi Green Movement (BGM), Green Congress of Kenya (GCK), and Somalia Green Party (SGP). The federation is guided by the six core principles of the Global Greens Charter: participatory democracy, sustainability, nonviolence, respect for diversity, social justice, and ecological wisdom.
Our Principles
Guided by the six core principles of the Global Greens Charter.
Participatory Democracy
Empowering citizens to participate in governance and decisions that affect their lives through inclusive, transparent, and accountable processes.
Sustainability
Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own, through responsible resource use and long-term thinking.
Nonviolence
Resolving conflicts through dialogue, mediation, and cooperative problem-solving while rejecting all forms of violence.
Respect for Diversity
Celebrating and protecting cultural, ethnic, gender, and biological diversity as the foundation of resilient and vibrant societies.
Social Justice
Ensuring equitable access to resources, opportunities, and rights for all people regardless of background or status.
Ecological Wisdom
Recognizing that humanity is part of nature and must live within ecological limits, guided by scientific understanding and traditional knowledge.