In this erudite tome, "The East African Community: Sine Qua Non of Integration - An Analysis of Uganda's Policy on EAC Integration", Hon. Dr. Fred Mukasa Mbidde embarks on an odyssey of discovery, navigating the labyrinthine complexities of regional integration in East Africa. With the deft touch of a seasoned scholar and the sagacity of a veteran politician, Dr. Mbidde probes the very essence of the East African Community, laying bare its indispensable role as the linchpin of regional cooperation.