Samia Suluhu's visit signals better trade relations with Kenya

Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania inspects a guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday, May 04, 2021. [PSCU, Standard]

Kenya and Tanzania yesterday turned over a new page when they committed to enhancing bilateral ties, signalling an end to a turbulent chapter marked with trade barriers and strife at their borders.

President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted Tanzania President Samia Suluhu, who is in the country for a two-day state visit at State House, Nairobi, where she inspected a guard of honour, complete with a 21 gun-salute.