The East African Community (EAC) has issued a strong warning to Tanzania over its recent ban on non-citizens, including Kenyans, operating in 15 business sectors, calling it a violation of the EAC Common Market Protocol.

• Affected businesses include retail shops, food vendors, and transport services, which were previously liberalized.
• EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva stated that such unilateral actions are inconsistent with obligations under the Protocol.
• Foreigners found violating the ban face a fine of up to Tsh 10 million (Ksh 502,927) and up to six months in prison.
• The EAC Secretariat has launched a compliance review, with findings to be presented at an upcoming Sectoral Council meeting.