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Navigating trade laws, taxation and licensing challenges

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Tracks at Malaba border on January 20, 2024. Truck drivers blamed both Uganda and Kenya for laxity in border clearnce. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Kenya stands at a crossroads in its economic development journey. As East Africa's largest economy, the country has made significant strides in creating a business-friendly environment through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and progressive digital trade laws.

However, beneath this promising facade lies a complex web of regulatory challenges that continue to hinder business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and manufacturers.

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