The process according to Tanzania immigration officials and truck drivers takes more than a week delaying delivery of goods. EABC chief executive Peter Mathuki has also called for the strengthening of public-private partnerships between Kenya and Tanzania to boost bilateral trade. He was speaking during a mission led by Kenya's East African Community and Regional Development Principal Secretary Kevit Desai, to the Namanga border. In March-July 2019, the value of Kenya’s exports to Tanzania stood at approximately $336 million(Sh36.4 billion) while imports stood at $275 million (Sh29.8 billion)-Central Bank of Kenya data. “The market is set to enhance trade between Kenya and Tanzania, promote value addition, spur economic growth and ensure standards and quality assurance or goods traded between the two countries,”EABC said.

Source: The Star October 01, 2020 00:56 UTC