DP Ruto in last ditch effort to save EU deal

Deputy President William Ruto (right) with Presidents John Magufuli (left) and Yoweri Museveni (second right) in Dar es Salaam during the 17th Extra Ordinary Summit of East African Community (EAC) Heads of State and Government. [Photo: DPPS]

Deputy President William Ruto Thursday tried to convince Tanzanian President John Magufuli to approve a trade pact that guarantees exporters unlimited access to the European market.

If the regional trade pact is not signed before the October 1 deadline, produce entering the EU from Kenya could attract monthly taxes of at least Sh600 million.