Tanzania snubs Uganda’s call for bilateral talks over trade row

Trucks containing bags of sugar belonging to Kakira Sugar Ltd being transported back to Kakira after Tanzania Revenue Authority rejected its entry over non-payment of taxes in August this year. PHOTO | DENIS EDEMA | NMG

Tanzania has ignored multiple requests from Uganda for a bilateral meeting to address trade concerns.

Uganda had in September petitioned Tanzania over dipping trade relations on a number of issues that have negatively impacted trade between the two countries.