Relief as Suluhu Spares Kenya from Ban on Small Businesses
The ban was enforced in July, at a time when relations between Kenya and Tanzania were frosty...
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Kenya has been spared from a recent ban implemented by Tanzania on 15 business activities conducted by foreigners, bringing relief to Kenyan business owners. This decision follows constructive dialogue between the governments of Kenya and Tanzania.
- The ban, announced in July by Tanzania's Minister for Industry and Trade, Selemani Saidi Jafo, targeted small and medium businesses including mobile money transfers, electronic repair, and salon services.
- The State Department of the East African Community confirmed that no Kenyan business has been affected and none will be in the future.
- Foreigners found violating the ban faced a fine of up to Tsh10 million (Ksh502,927) or a prison term not exceeding six months.
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