[Edwin Nyaranngi, Standard]BusinessClosure of border to affect transportation of goods from port to landlocked countries through the northern corridor. The diplomatic war between Kenya and Tanzania has far-reaching implications to the port of Mombasa. The cross border trade stand-off has sparked fears among traders at the Coast. At the Kenya-Tanzania border in Taita-Taveta County, traders from both countries have started feeling the heat of the diplomatic stand-off. They believe closure of the border will help deal with illegal cross-border trade in sugar, fuel, gemstones and Sandalwood deals at the border.

Source: Standard Digital May 21, 2020 17:34 UTC