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Egypt’s Comesa link stalls State fight against cheap food imports

A trader selling Irish potatoes at Migori market. Most of the Irish potatoes used by fast-food restaurants are imported from Egypt. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

The punitive duty on imported potatoes might not increase the price of fries sold by fast-food franchises after all.

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