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July 23, 2026
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PS Karugu Backs Single Regional Transit Guarantee to Boost Intra-African Trade

PS Karugu Backs Single Regional Transit Guarantee to Boost Intra-African Trade

Karugu said the reform reflects the vision of both the East African Community and the African Continental Free Trade Area, which seek to remove barriers to trade and create a more integrated African market...

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East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has endorsed a proposal to replace individual national transit bonds with a single regional transit guarantee, a move expected to significantly boost intra-African trade by streamlining cross-border movement of goods.

  • The reform aims to lower the cost of transporting goods and reduce delays at border points.
  • Key proponent: East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu.
  • This initiative supports the visions of both the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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