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May 5, 2026
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Kenya–Tanzania Private Sector Calls for Faster EAC Integration and Trade Barriers Removal

Kenya–Tanzania Private Sector Calls for Faster EAC Integration and Trade Barriers Removal

Business leaders stressed the need to create a seamless East African market driven by efficiency, stability, and integrated infrastructure. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya and Tanzania private sector leaders are urging for accelerated East African Community (EAC) integration and the removal of trade barriers. The call was made during the Tanzania–Kenya Business Forum in Dar es Salaam.

  • Private sector representatives from Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Tanzania Private Sector Federation (TPSF) held a joint meeting.
  • Key attendees included President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
  • Both presidents directed officials to eliminate all remaining Non-Tariff Barriers by May 31, 2026.

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