Kenya and Tanzania move to remove remaining trade barriers

The two countries committed to eliminate outstanding non-tariff barriers and harmonise standards, so goods cleared in one face fewer checks at the border.

Kenya and Tanzania committed to eliminate the remaining non-tariff barriers between them, with a focus on harmonising product standards between the two national standards bureaus.

The measures aim to cut duplicate testing so that goods cleared in one country face fewer additional checks at border points, easing trade across the East African Community.