Kenya Faults Tanzania's New Tax, Business Rules

Kenya Faults Tanzania's New Tax, Business Rules

Nairobi -- The Kenyan government has raised alarm over fresh trade restrictions and tax measures introduced by Tanzania, warning that they risk undermining the East African Community (EAC) integration agenda.

Kenya engages Tanzania on ‘discriminatory’ licensing rules ahead of August talks

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 31 – Kenya has initiated diplomatic engagements with Tanzania over its new business licensing regime, which prohibits non-citizens from trading in fifteen key services — a move Nairobi says threatens regional trade integration and “criminalizes lawful investments.” Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday announced that President William Ruto, in his capacity as Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), ha…

Kenya fires at Tanzania over ban on foreigners' businesses

The Government of Kenya has raised concern over new tax and business licensing measures imposed by Tanzania that threaten regional trade, warning they could reverse hard-won gains under the East African Community (EAC) treaty. In a press briefing by Kenya's Minister for Trade and Industry, Le

Kenya protests Tanzania’s new trade laws that hurt regional market integration

Kenya has formally protested against Tanzania’s new trade and business restrictions, saying they threaten regional trade and violate East African Community (EAC) agreements. In a press release issued on July 30, 2025, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, expressed concern over discriminatory tax measures and licensing rules recently introduced by […]

Kenya Protests Tanzania Trade Rules Amid EAC Growth

Kenya has protested Tanzania’s newly enacted trade and licensing restrictions targeting non-citizens, warning that the measures undermine the East African Community’s (EAC) integration agenda. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui described the move as “discriminatory” and a violation of the EAC Common Market Protocol. “The Business Licensing Order, which seems to be criminalising lawful EAC investments, [...] The post Kenya Protests Tanzania Tr…

Kenya Fires Back at Tanzania Over New Taxes, Business Ban on Kenyans

The fresh ban had caused tension in Kenya.