Nairobi, Feb. 16 -- Tanzania has reversed its decision to suspend imports of tea, presenting a window for Kenyan traders to resume exports to the neighbouring country.

In a memo on Wednesday, the Tea Board of Tanzania, the regulator of the country's tea sector, said it would resume issuing import licences.

"This is to inform you that the issuance of import permits will resume with effect from February 19, 2024," said the board memo to tea processors, blenders, packers, and traders.

"With this resumption, you are all reminded to observe all terms and conditions as stipulated in the Tea Act and Regulations before and after importation to ensure that you conduct fair business, and the tea reaches the final consumers in the quality that me...