DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 17 -- NATIONAL Assembly yesterday approved a much-anticipated protocol on privileges and immunities of the East African Community granting the community a standardised tax holiday and immunity to its officials from civil process.
Tabling the protocol here on Friday, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, said the procedure now sets a benchmark for EAC member states on taxes and customs duties that were imposed by authorities to the community, properties and its assets.
"Now the Secretary-General is empowered to deliberate and sign the Headquarters Agreement with member state hosting the community," he said.
"The partner state shall ensure that persons employed in the se...