One notable characteristic of regional economic communities appears to be gradualism and pragmatism in terms of membership expansion but also in rolling out the integration process. This is markedly so, in respect to the European Union but also several African RECs. The East African Community (EAC) has also embraced this tested good practice. The study finds the 2004 'fast tracking' of the EAC integration in conflict with both the provisions of the EAC Treaty, 1999, as well as global best practices'.