Tanzania and Kenya work to resolve trade disputes

A man crosses into Kenya from Tanzania at Taveta/Holili border post. Dar es Salaam remains opposed to issuance of work permits to Kenyan nationals to work in its territory. PHOTO | LABAN WALLOGA | NMG

Kenya and Tanzania are pushing to resolve their long-standing trade disputes, which have slowed down the flow of goods across common borders.

Trade officials from the two countries held bilateral meetings in Arusha, in April, to try and resolve the many contentious trade issues, including rules of origin for some products and persistent suspicion over the quality of products traded across the borders.