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.