Somalia comes with a double edged sword into the EAC. While challenges exist, this is undeniably significant for Somalia's future in a positive manner, in the long-term. As for the short term, there must be gradual integration, otherwise the economic shock on Somalia will be extensive:
https://thesomalidigest.com/somalia-eac-accession-implications/
https://thesomalidigest.com/somalia-eac-accession-implications/