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Eala passes Bill to eliminate regional trade barriers

Uganda has accused Kenya of imposing a new non-tariff barrier by “selectively auctioning” Ugandan goods held at Mombasa port. PHOTO | FILE

The regional assembly has passed a law that will compel partner states to eliminate barriers and end protectionism that has hindered smooth trade.

The East Africa Legislative Assembly (Eala) late Tuesday passed the Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers Bill, 2015, as the bloc set its sights on deepening integration among its five member countries.

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