Mosiria Sends Plea to Suluhu After Businesses Ban
The ban raised concerns about already-strained bilateral relations between Kenya and Tanzania...
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Geoffrey Mosiria, Chief Officer for Environment in Nairobi, has appealed to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu to reverse a new ban prohibiting foreigners, including Kenyans, from operating certain small and medium-sized businesses in Tanzania. The ban, announced on Tuesday, July 29, affects various sectors such as mobile money transfers, small-scale mining, and hospitality, raising concerns about regional integration and economic inclusivity.
- Businesses affected span mining, tourism, agriculture, environment, and technology sectors, including specific enterprises like mobile money transfers and salon services.
- Mosiria highlighted that Tanzanians are accommodated in similar businesses in Kenya, questioning the fairness of the directive.
- Foreigners violating the ban face fines up to Tsh10 million (Ksh502,927) and up to six months in prison, while Tanzanian citizens assisting them face fines of Tsh5 million (Ksh251,463) and a three-month prison sentence.
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Kenya Petitions EAC Over Tanzania's Foreign Business Ban - July 2025
Kenya has officially petitioned the East African Community (EAC) to compel Tanzania to reverse its recent ban on foreigners conducting specific businesses. This action follows concerns that Tanzania's new order undermines the principles of regional economic integration. Geoffrey Mosiria, Chief Officer for Environment in Nairobi, has appealed to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu to reverse a new ban prohibiting foreigners, including Kenyans, from operating certain small and medium-sized businesses in Tanzania, including mobile money transfers, small-scale mining, and hospitality sectors. Kenya officially requested that Tanzania retract its recently implemented excise duties, industrial development levy, and laws restricting foreign businesses, including those owned by Kenyans, labeling these measures as 'discriminatory.'
