Dar es Salaam, Feb. 4 -- ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General, Ms Veronica Nduva, has called on Customs authorities in EAC partner states to adopt advanced tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to streamline customs procedures across the region.

Ms Nduva said at a ceremony to mark the International Customs Day held recently at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha that the integration of AI would not only enhance efficiency but also aid in combating illicit trade within the region.

Ms Nduva urged customs authorities to simplify and demystify customs procedures, making them more accessible to stakeholders and the public.

She said that true integration in East Africa is centred around the people at the grassroots ...