East African competition authority begins operations to check on malpractices
- Oct 26, 2017
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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…
Read MoreProspects for the East African Community Competition Authority
- Jul 02, 2016
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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
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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…
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