This study evaluates how human capital development through education, skills and health investments contributes to the creation of inclusive growth across the East African Community (EAC). Using qualitative data from peer reviewed journals, development reports and policy documents, the study investigates how investments in human capacities lead to equitable growth, poverty reduction, and social inclusion. The results show that seven EAC countries Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, have achieved some successes in increasing access to education, vocational training and improving their public health infrastructures. Nonetheless, the structural inequalities in each country, along with the gaps between the skills acquired by workers and those required by employers, and the lack of funding in many of the health systems, continue to limit growth. The study concluded that, in order for inclusive growth to occur, there will need to be a coordinated regional policy agenda focused on creating equal opportunities for accessing education, skills development that is in line with the needs of the labor market, and the development of robust health financing mechanisms.