In matters of crime and proceeds of crime, the larger public interest would outweigh the private interests of individuals. Appropriate amendments may have to be carried out in the BR Act to provide a statutory backing for the banking secrecy laws and the limits on the privacy of customers should be laid down.
EAMU will also be important for the future of East Africa because of the signal it sends to the rest of the world. Having a common currency is one of the clearest statements of intent that the EAC can make to demonstrate its long term commitment to deep regional integration.