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01/02/2005:

"One customs union for E Africa"

A treaty designed to to free up trade and harmonise tariffs on goods entering Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, came into force on Saturday, marking a key step towards the region's integration, leaders said.

"I am happy to note that the customs union, which is the entry point of the integration process, comes into effect with the New Year," Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki said.

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