EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

EAST AFRICA: Democratic Republic of Congo Joins EAC Trade Bloc

07 April 2022

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the seventh member of the East African Community (EAC) after it was admitted to the trade bloc on 29 March 2022, pending formal ratification. More

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KENYA: 10 More Tanzania Trade Barriers Resolved

29 March 2022

East African Community (EAC) member states Kenya and Tanzania have addressed 10 more obstructions to bilateral trade at a series of ministerial meetings on 9-12 March 2022. More

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EAST AFRICA: EAC Agrees on Tariff-free Imports Category A List for AfCFTA

15 March 2022

According to a statement from the East African Community (EAC) on 19 February 2022, the bloc’s member nations have agreed to adopt the proposed EAC Tariff Offer for Category A products for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. More

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TANZANIA: Government Launches EAC Trade Information Portal to Boost Trade

26 July 2021

Tanzania has introduced a Trade Information Portal (TIP), the fourth of the six East African Community (EAC) countries to do so, according to an EAC release. More

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KENYA: Import Taxes on Footwear, Jewellery & Furniture in New Budget

05 July 2021

Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Ukur Yatani, announced a number of changes to customs duties on various imports for the coming fiscal year in his budget speech of 10 June 2021. More

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AFRICA: Harmonised Rules for Movement of Goods and Services Adopted by COMESA, EAC and SADC

11 August 2020

Three regional economic blocs in south and east Africa have adopted harmonised guidelines intended to reduce supply chain disruption, facilitate easier trade and transport of goods and services between countries in the region and help combat the spread of Covid-19. More

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EAST AFRICA: EAC Council Introduces Duty Changes for Member States

22 July 2020

The East African Community (EAC) has introduced a number of significant adjustments to its Common External Tariff (CET) import duty measures. More

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Kenya: The Key Economic Hub in East Africa

16 December 2019

Kenya has emerged in recent years as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Given the strategic importance its coastal city Mombasa plays and the favourable regional trade memberships, Kenya has often been referred to as the key economic and commercial hub of East Africa. More

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Kenya – The launch pad to East Africa

04 May 2012

With sea and air connections, Kenya is not only the largest economy in East Africa, but an ideal regional gateway. Its accommodating trade regime, steady economic growth and English-speaking environment are increasingly making Kenya the darling of traders. More

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Potential opportunities for Hong Kong in Kenya

04 May 2012

While Hong Kong companies cannot be everything to all Kenyans, Kenya holds the greatest promise for electronics, electricals, textiles and garment suppliers offering tailor-made products and solutions with reliable quality and after-sales services. More

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