Harmonise all business laws to ease EAC trade
Monday May 17 2021
There is a need to consider harmonisation of major business laws to make trade between nations easier. SHUTTERSTOCK
By CATHY MPUTHIA
The opening remarks by President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania during her State visit to Kenya two weeks ago were, “
Mko na Uhuru upande wa Kenya na upande wa Tanzania tuko na Suluhu.” Her witty remarks were derived from the names of both presidents Uhuru and Suluhu. Translated into English her remarks meant that we have freedom in Kenya while Tanzania has the solution.
The visit offers renewed hopes of increased trade between the two countries. There have been issues including allegations of discriminatory trade practices as well as non-tariff barriers to trade. It is hoped that the visit by the Tanzanian president is a sign of better times to come.
2021-05-05 14:31:54 GMT2021-05-05 22:31:54(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
NAIROBI, May 5 (Xinhua) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday announced a raft of incentives aimed at wooing Tanzanian investors to the country.
Kenyatta who also announced decisions to lift work permit and business visa requirements for Tanzanian investors said the prosperity of the two countries hinges on creating a conducive business environment, boosting economic cooperation and growing mutually beneficial trade and investment. We would like to see many investors from Tanzania coming to do business in Kenya, he said in Nairobi during the Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum also addressed by visiting Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Great expectations as Kenya prepares to receive Samia on her maiden state visit
Monday May 03 2021
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu is expected to make an official visit to Kenya this week. PHOTO | AFP
Summary
Now, Kenya expects that under her tenure, the spats over tariff and non-tariff barriers and movement of goods, people and labour under the EAC Common Market Protocol will begin to be resolved in a structured manner.
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There was an air of optimism in Kenya ahead of a planned visit by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to Nairobi this week, a visit expected to cement recent commitments between the two countries and address some sticking issues in their relations.
Daily Monitor
Monday May 03 2021
President Samia inspects a guard of honour after being sworn in as the sixth president of Tanzania. Photo/ Tanzania State House
Summary
Now, Kenya expects that under her tenure, the spats over tariff and non-tariff barriers and movement of goods, people and labour under the EAC Common Market Protocol will begin to be resolved in a structured manner.
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There was an air of optimism in Kenya ahead of a planned visit by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to Nairobi this week, a visit expected to cement recent commitments between the two countries and address some sticking issues in their relations.
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