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12/30/2004:

"East Africa launches Customs Union"

East African Community (EAC) member states have finalised plans for the launch of a Customs Union.

The launch planned for Saturday comes only a month after the Arusha-based East African Legislative Assembly passed the Customs Union Bill.

A statement released by the Foreign Affairs Office in Nairobi said the union would be launched simultaneously in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

"In keeping with the road map for the commencement of the customs union on January 1, 2005 as approved by the 8th extra ordinary council of ministers, the official launch of the EAC Customs Union will be held simultaneously in the capitals of the partner states this Friday 31, December 2004," said the statement.

Full Article : eastandard.net