Tanzania, Feb. 18 -- Arusha. The East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) has extended its services to Rwanda after Tanzania and Kenya.

To this effect, the institution of the East African Community (EAC) has signed an agreement with a Rwanda government agency on consumer protection.

"The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will strengthen cooperation in the advancement of competition policy," a statement issued by the EAC said.

The signing between EACCA and Rwanda's Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (Rica) took place in Kigali last week.

The MoU, according to the EAC secretariat, will ensure the two authorities implement their assigned mandates discreetly.

"The agreement will foster joint efforts in a...