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Opinion: Cross-border trading good for East African region

East Africa cross border Trade photo:courtesy

When the founding fathers of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania mooted the idea of the East African community in 1967, their intentions were clear; bringing the people of East Africa together as one cohesive community. There was more to be achieved by pulling together than in different directions.

Given our historical links, it is in the interests of Kenya, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania to establish strong economic cooperation laying the groundwork for further political, economic and social integration of other member States like Rwanda and Burundi.

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