Competition and Communication Experts validate the Draft EAC Competition Authority Outreach and Advocacy Strategy
- Jun 27, 2019
- News and Events
- 233 Views
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 27th June 2019: A three-day Competition and Communication Experts Meeting to validate the draft East African Competition Authority (EACA) Outreach and Advocacy Strategy (2019/20 – 2024/25) concluded today in Nairobi, Kenya.The 26th to 28th June meeting was attended by Competition and Communication Experts from all the Partner States and staff from the EAC…
Read MoreConcurrent Jurisdictions Debate: What Roles Do the Three Competition Authorities Play in the Kenyan Market?
- Oct 13, 2018
- News and Events
- 221 Views
This article explores the competition authorities’ jurisdictional overlap in Kenya in light of Kenya’s membership to the East African Community ("EAC") and COMESA. The author traces the place of the Competition Authority of Kenya ("CAK"), the EAC Competition Authority ("EACCA") and the COMESA Competition Commission ("CCC") in the regulation of economic activities within Kenya. The author argues that the…
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East African competition authority begins operations to check on malpractices
- Oct 26, 2017
- News and Events
- 232 Views
The East African Competition Authority has started its operations with a mandate to check on price fixing and other malpractices by investigative firms and trade associations which exploit consumers, The EastAfrican reports. In addition, the authority is undertaking market studies to inform the competitiveness of the regional economy. The Authority, based in Tanzania’s capital Arusha, was developed under the…
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Five Commissioners of the EAC Competition Authority sworn in at the EAC
- Oct 26, 2016
- Press Releases
- 238 Views
The five (5) newly appointed Commissioners of the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) have been sworn in at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.The appointed Commissioners were approved by the 33rd Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on 29th February 2016, which considered nominees submitted by each Partner State and appointed them as Commissioners of the EACCA. Furthermore, the 34th…
Read MoreProspects for the East African Community Competition Authority
- Jul 02, 2016
- News and Events
- 219 Views
In 2015, the East African Community Council of Ministers adopted the East African Community Competition (Amendment) bill which provided for the establishment of the East African Community (EAC) Competition Authority (EACCA).1 The competition authority has jurisdiction over all five member states of the EAC; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. National competition laws and regulations are limited to…
Read MoreEAC competition authority to start operations in July
- Apr 01, 2016
- News and Events
- 221 Views
The East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) will be operational from July with a mandate to curb unfair trade practices in the region and protect consumers from substandard goods. The authority will restrict trade practices and transactions that unduly limit fair competition. "The EACCA will commence operations in the 2016/2017 financial year and will act as a one-stop-centre in the…
Read MoreEast African Community Common Market 2014
- Oct 26, 2015
- Reports and Publications
- 219 Views
The rationale for the East African Community Common Market is compelling - it has the potential to build economies of scale, accelerate competitiveness, and bring the region closer to achieving its dream of a single investment destination. The Common Market can expand opportunities for the private sector and uplift the living standards of its citizens in a way that no Partner State can do on its own. Full…
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