Using Gravity model to link the EAC integration and Intra EAC trade, this study uses trade data from 1980-2012 and employs panel random-effects approach to estimate the effect of EAC Integration, on intra-EAC trade. Levin-Lin-Chu test (LLC) and Engle-Granger approach were used to investigate the properties of the data with respect to Unit roots and Cointegration respectively. The Hausman specification test was used to select the panel random-effects model. The findings suggest that EAC positively affects Intra EAC trade.
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