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May 12, 2026
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Why EACJ blocked Tanzania tax on Kenyan matchboxes

Why EACJ blocked Tanzania tax on Kenyan matchboxes

The maker of Kifaru, Kasuku, and Paka claims Tanzania’s Finance Act 2025 unfairly targets imported matches...

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The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has blocked the Tanzania Revenue Authority from imposing a discriminatory tax on Kenyan matchboxes. The court's decision halts the collection of a Tsh400 (Sh19.37) per kilogram levy on imported matches.

  • The ban by the EACJ First Instance Division remains in effect until the case filed by Match Masters Ltd is fully heard.
  • Match Masters Ltd, a Kenyan manufacturer, argues the tax violates East African Community obligations by exempting domestically produced matches.
  • The levy, introduced by Tanzania's Finance Act 2025, was considered a "disguised customs barrier" that unfairly targeted intra-EAC trade.

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