Kenyan Traders Face Harsh Restrictions at Tanzania Border, Cross-Border Trade Stalls

 

Kenyan traders and boda boda operators have reported being harassed and restricted by Tanzanian security forces at the Taveta-Holili border, causing cross-border trade to grind to a halt.

According to reports, the increased patrols and strict measures followed the recent contentious elections in Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu was declared the winner. 

Traders claim that Tanzanian law enforcement officers have imposed arbitrary rules, delaying operations and limiting movement, while Tanzanian traders are allowed to conduct business freely in Kenya.

The Kenyan diaspora publication Mwakilishi reported that Tanzanian military personnel stationed about four kilometres from Taveta town have severely restricted the freedom of movement of local traders.  TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.