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Okiya Omtatah condemns Ruto for celebrating Tanzania's trade victory over Kenya: "Deeply concerning"


Published on 2024-12-01 06:30:54 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Senator Okiya Omtatah has slammed President William Ruto for celebrating Tanzania after they emerged victorious in trade within the East African region.

Okiya Omtatah, a Kenyan Senator, has publicly criticized President William Ruto for celebrating Tanzania's trade victory over Kenya, which involved the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) ruling in favor of Tanzania in a dispute over milk powder imports. Omtatah expressed his concern over Ruto's apparent disregard for Kenyan interests, highlighting that the President's celebration of the ruling, which went against Kenya, was deeply troubling. This incident has raised questions about Ruto's commitment to protecting Kenyan trade interests within the East African Community (EAC). Omtatah's comments reflect broader concerns about the leadership's approach to regional trade disputes and the potential negative implications for Kenyan businesses and consumers.

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