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Workers to move freely in the EAC from 2016

Travellers check in at the Namanga border control. PHOTO | FILE

East African partner states are working towards ensuring people can move and work freely in the region by December 31.

Immigration and labour experts from Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and Kenya have jointly proposed harmonised classification, procedures, forms and fees for issuance of entry/work/ residence permits for the EAC citizens into the partner states. This is expected to be adopted before December 31.

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