THE STANDARD
OPINION
During her two-day State visit to Kenya, President Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania assured businesses in the region of a conducive operating environment in her country.
Among the assurances include the elimination of non-tariff barriers (NTBs), irregular taxation and stringent work permit requirements.
In her speech to the regional business community in Nairobi on Wednesday, President Suluhu emphasised the need to support the private sector to realize not just enhanced trade ties but also improve economies and livelihoods in the region.
President Suluhu said that her government was undertaking a review of the regulatory environment, including reforms targeted at government agencies anchoring trade.
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The East African
Saturday February 27 2021
EAC heads of state at a past summit. Somalia and DRC want to join the bloc. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Summary
The position requires an individual who can broker peace among the EAC six partner states; raise funds to run the Secretariat; ensure faster and free movement of goods and services; and assure fairness and equitable staffing at the EAC Secretariat in Arusha for the health and vibrancy of the Community.
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