Tanzania, April 20 -- Arusha. The East African Community (EAC) has abruptly shelved the High-Level Border Sensitization and Inspection Mission that was planned at the Kenya and Tanzania One-Stop Border Post in Namanga.

A statement issued on Friday, April 19, 2024, signed by the EAC spokesperson, Mr Simon Owaka, says the decision was taken due to some unforeseen circumstances.

Originally scheduled to take place on April 19, 2024, the statement says, the mission aimed to assess the performance of one-stop border posts (OSBPs), identify areas for improvement, and review the status of implementation of agreed action plans.

"While this postponement is regrettable, the EAC remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering regional cooperation...