In a move that has sparked tension within the East African Community, Tanzania has imposed a sweeping ban on foreigners, including Kenyans, from operating 15 categories of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country.
The decision, announced by Tanzania’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Selemani Saidi Jafo, could significantly affect bilateral relations and violate the spirit of the EAC Common Market Protocol of 2010, which guarantees the free movement of goods, services, labour, and capital across member states.
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