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EAC top legal team urged to harmonise regional work, residence permit rules

Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru.

Nairobi; Kenya: The East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs has been urged to finalise harmonisation of work and residence permits for citizens of the region.

The 21st meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for EAC Affairs and Planning which has concluded in Kigali, Rwanda noted that failure by EAC Partner States to harmonise national laws with regional integration legislation continues to hinder citizens’ full enjoyment of the benefits of integration.

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