Topic: COMESA
Coca-Cola faces COMESA probe over its alleged anti-competitive actions in Africa
Oct 15, 2024 at 05:01 PM
The Coca-Cola Company is under scrutiny as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has launched an investigation into suspected anti-compe...
COMESA experts meet in Nairobi to bolster regional leather industry
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:38 AM
A two-day workshop convened in the Kenyan capital on Tuesday has underscored the potential of the leather sector to drive economic growth across the Common Market for Eastern and S...
Danger on wheels: COMESA raises alarm on faulty airbags in imported vehicles
Jul 23, 2024 at 11:55 PM
A looming crisis is unfolding in the East African region as a regional watchdog raises the alarm over potentially deadly airbags in millions of vehicles circulating within its bord...
KNCCI, Cereal Growers Association raise concerns over new export levy by AFA
May 31, 2024 at 11:59 AM
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the Cereal Growers Association (CGA) have voiced significant concerns over the recent imposition of a 0.3 per cent l...
Treasury extends window for importation of duty-free sugar from outside COMESA
May 28, 2024 at 06:59 PM
The National Treasury has announced a two-month extension to the duty-free importation period for white and brown sugar from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Afri...
Local manufacturers raise concerns over proposed tax policies in Finance Bill 2024
May 20, 2024 at 06:23 PM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has expressed cautious optimism regarding the government's initiatives to propel the manufacturing sector's growth....
COMESA issues advisory on counterfeit breast cancer drug circulating in Kenya
May 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has alerted its member states to the circulation of a counterfeit cancer drug in Kenya, raising se...
Equity Group cements regional footprint with its full acquisition of Cogebanque
Dec 01, 2023 at 10:01 PM
In a strategic move to bolster its regional influence, Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) has triumphantly concluded the acquisition of Compagnie Générale de Banque (Cogebanque) Plc...
William Ruto urges COMESA states to embrace systemic shift in trade approach
Jun 09, 2023 at 09:13 AM
President William Ruto delivered a compelling address at the 22nd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Lusaka, Zambia, on Thursday....
Nancy Marangu: Strategic policy and entrepreneurship expert passionate about Kenyan film industry
Nov 18, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Nancy Marangu is an expert in matters policy and entrepreneurship. She is a strategic advisor, trainer, communicator, and writer....