The East African Community's (EAC) Common External Tariff (CET) review for the 2025/2026 financial year indicates that mobile phones will be cheaper in Uganda than in Kenya, raising concerns about member states' continued use of "stays of application" to protect nascent industries.

• The CET review is applicable for the financial year 2025/2026.
• The review shows a trend of countries, including Kenya, continuing to use "stays of application."
• This trend aims to protect nascent industries within the member countries.