East Africa: Addressing Non-Tariff Barriers Key to Accelerating Intra-EAC Trade

East Africa: Addressing Non-Tariff Barriers Key to Accelerating Intra-EAC Trade

East Africa's private sector has issued a call for action, warning that the region risks missing its integration targets unless governments move decisively from policy reform to implementation.

Addressing non-tariff barriers key to accelerating intra-EAC trade

East Africa’s private sector has issued a call for action, warning that the region risks missing its integration targets unless governments move decisively from policy reform to implementation. That message dominated the East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026), held in Nairobi from February 24–25, where more than 450 delegates — including ministers, senior officials, investors and industry leaders — gathered under th…