5th Meeting of the ad hoc Competition Authority held in Dar
- Dec 12, 2019
- Habari na Matukio
- 325 Imeangaliwa
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, 12th June, 2019: The 5th Meeting of the ad hoc EAC Competition Authority (EACA) concluded on Friday 7th June, 2019 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the swearing in of Dr. John K. Mduma, as a Commissioner of the EAC Competition Authority from the United Republic of Tanzania. The swearing in ceremony was conducted by the Counsel to the Community, Dr. Anthony Kafumbe, while…
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Competition and Communication Experts validate the Draft EAC Competition Authority Outreach and Advocacy Strategy
- Jun 27, 2019
- Habari na Matukio
- 289 Imeangaliwa
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…
Soma ZaidiConcurrent Jurisdictions Debate: What Roles Do the Three Competition Authorities Play in the Kenyan Market?
- Oct 13, 2018
- Habari na Matukio
- 284 Imeangaliwa
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
- Habari na Matukio
- 289 Imeangaliwa
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…
Soma ZaidiProspects for the East African Community Competition Authority
- Jul 02, 2016
- Habari na Matukio
- 277 Imeangaliwa
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…
Soma ZaidiEAC competition authority to start operations in July
- Apr 01, 2016
- Habari na Matukio
- 284 Imeangaliwa
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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