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Workers at an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) textile factory in Athi River. Firms on special schemes contend that the EAC integration process which was revived long after they had set up their investments has cut off their links to the niche markets that they had come into the region to pursue. Photo/FILE

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Trade ministers on the spot over export tax rules

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East Africa’s policy makers face a tough task this week crafting a new trade policy to accommodate firms on export promotion schemes without hurting ordinary investors in the EAC region....

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Information and communications Permanent Secretary Bitange Ndemo at a past function. Photo/FILE

Wrangles put Sh10bn ICT project in peril

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The government may be forced to move a Sh10 billion project to build an ICT park from Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway to...

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Toyota Motor Corp's newest Prius hybrid cars are seen at the company's factory in Toyota City, central Japan March 5, 2010. Photo/REUTERS

Toyota denies plans to slash production of Prius model

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Toyota Motor is slashing its output of the Prius hybrid model by 10 per cent starting this month due to a slow-down in sales...

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Citi Hoppa buses has introduced a pre-paid ticketing system that could lead to a shake-up in the business. Photo/LIZ MUTHONI

City transporter launches plan for cheaper fares

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Nairobi commuters will enjoy cheaper services after a major public transport operator launched a ticket system that will lower...

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