Kenya, Tanzania sign eight agreements to deepen ties, boost trade
Kenya and Tanzania have signed eight new agreements aimed at renewing their pledge to cultivate closer ties as they seek to accelerate economic growth and deepen regional integration...
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Kenya and Tanzania have signed eight agreements to deepen bilateral ties and boost regional integration, aiming to accelerate economic growth.
- The two nations set a June 30, 2026 deadline to eliminate all remaining non-tariff barriers that hinder cross-border commerce.
- Agreements cover sectors including infrastructure, trade facilitation, energy, agriculture, and security, signed by President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
- Bilateral trade reached $860.3 million in 2025, representing nearly 40 percent of intra-East African Community commerce.
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