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July 24, 2014

KENYA LAUNCHES ELECTRONIC ‘SINGLE WINDOW’ SYSTEM

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta launched a “National Electronic Single Window System,” which aims to facilitate trade with other East African states, at Friday a ceremony attended by the leaders of several neighboring countries. The system aims to remove impediments to trade between Kenya and other East African countries, which have adversely impacted Kenya’s business environment. […]

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July 24, 2014

EAC STATES TOLD TO EXECUTE TRADE SYSTEM

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on East Africa Community member states to fast track implementation of electronic single window system to boost regional trade. Speaking at the Safari Park Hotel yesterday during the launch of the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System, Uhuru said the system will strengthen integration envisioned under EAC. “This launch marks […]

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July 24, 2014

MUSEVENI RECEIVES AWARD FOR PROMOTING TRADE

President Yoweri Museveni has received an award for promoting trade in East Africa from The Shippers’ Council of East Africa. The Chairman, Kenya Manufacturers’ Association, Polucar Igathe, on behalf of the East African Business Community, presented the award to President Museveni at Safari Park Hotel in Nairoi-Kenya. The ceremony took place Saturday during the 5th […]

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July 24, 2014

TANZANIA TO REBUILD RAILWAY LINE USING $300M WORLD BANK LOAN

The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan to improve the rail network in Tanzania between Dar es Salaam and Isaka. The funds will be used to improve the deteriorating rail infrastructure on the route in an effort to create a reliable service. A World Bank statement describes the project as “a necessary first […]

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July 24, 2014

EAC CITIZENS NOW HAVE A REASON TO SMILE

East African Community (EAC) leaders met for the 5th Northern Corridor Integration Projects Summit in Nairobi during which they agreed on a wide range of issues, which if implemented, will not only take the bloc’s integration to another level but will have a significant impact on the lives of the ordinary East Africans. The inauguration […]

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July 24, 2014

EAST AFRICAN LEADERS LOOK TO FAST-TRACK INTEGRATION

President Paul Kagame yesterday launched Kenya National Electronic Single Window System seen as a major boost for regional trade since it will simplify clearance processes of goods. President Kagame logs in to the Kenya National Electronic Window System (Kenya TradeNet) during 5th Northern Corridor Integration Projects Summit in Nairobi yesterday. Village Urugwiro. The launch was […]

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July 24, 2014

PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA ASKS EAC MEMBERS TO PREPARE TO ADOPT SINGLE CURRENCY

Source: Standard Digital President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the member states of the East African Community to speed up the adoption of a common currency for the region. President Kenyatta said a single currency will assure faster economic growth for the region and called on the member countries to lay the necessary foundations for […]

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July 24, 2014

CHAIRPERSON OF EAC COUNCIL OF MINISTERS LAUNCHES EAC INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER

Source: All Africa The Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers and Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism in Kenya; Hon. Phyllis Kandie today officially launched the EAC Information Resource Centre. Hon. Phyllis Kandie congratulated the EAC Secretariat for achieving this great milestone and emphasized the critical role the Resource Centre in […]

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July 24, 2014

WTO PLEDGES TO SUPPORT EAST AFRICAN INTEGRATION PROCESS

Source: Shanghai Daily World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday pledged to support efforts by the East Africa Community (EAC) to accelerate integration process. Speaking in Nairobi during a meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, WTO Director General Robert Azevedo said Kenyatta, also the EAC chairman, has effectively used trade to unite people and advocate peace […]

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