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Protectionism and the EAC Common Market: Who Gets to Trade?

In recent weeks, Kenya’s retail landscape has undergone a significant policy pivot. Triggered by President William Ruto’s directive addressing micro-trader grievances in urban commercial centres, what began as an order targeting non-national hawkers and small-scale merchants has evolved into a complex regulatory and diplomatic dilemma. Following the initial market friction, Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui introduced a 90-day regularisation window under […]...

Fifteen Years of the East African Common Market: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

In July 2010, the East African Community (EAC) took a bold step towards regional integration by launching the Common Market Protocol. This agreement aimed to allow the free movement of goods, services...

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Protectionism and the EAC Common Market: Who Gets to Trade?

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Fifteen Years of the East African Common Market: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead