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Kenyan manufacturer sues Tanzania at East Africa Court of Justice over "discriminatory" tax
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 04, 2025

Match Masters Limited, filed the case arguing that the excise duty introduced by Tanzania violates the EAC Treaty and amounts to protectionism.

Tanzania’s ban on foreign small businesses sparks EAC backlash as Kenya demands action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Kenyan stakeholders in the transport sector strongly criticised the Tanzanian directive, calling it a violation of the EAC Treaty and the Common Marke...

Rising costs force many small businesses to cut corners, but customer loyalty key for survival
Alfred Onyango  |  May 22, 2025

A benchmark study reveals that three-quarters of consumers who tried a new mass market retailer for the first time in the past six months, and were im...

Sh28 billion grant to boost over 100,000 small businesses across Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to empower Kenyans at the lower end of the economic...

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