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May 13, 2026
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EAC Court blocks Tanzania from taxing Kenyan matches

EAC Court blocks Tanzania from taxing Kenyan matches

The court issued an interim injunction restraining the Tanzania Revenue Authority from enforcing a Tsh400 per kilogram excise levy introduced under Tanzania’s Finance Act 2025 on imports of safety matches from Kenya. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The East African Court of Justice has issued a temporary injunction blocking Tanzania from collecting an excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches.

  • The court restrained the Tanzania Revenue Authority from enforcing a Tsh400 per kilogram excise levy on imports from Kenya.
  • The case was filed by Match Masters Limited and raises questions about discriminatory treatment of imported goods within the East African Community (EAC).
  • This ruling, pending a full hearing, could set a precedent for taxation on goods traded within the EAC.

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