Kenya and Tanzania has resolved a trade standoff that hindered the flow of exports between the two East African countries.
The two governments reached an agreement to allow the importation and exportation of wheat flour, milk and cooking gas, though Tanzania is still expected to make a decision in when cigarettes from Kenya can be allowed into their market.
A communiqué singed by both governments said that the trade agreement takes effect immediately.
Kenya and Tanzania have been locked in a trade and diplomatic row for a long time now, affecting business on both sides.
Last month, Ministers of Trade and Foreign Affairs from the two nations met to end the stand-off which has cost business owners millions of shillings in losses.
A statement signed by the two states says that the Tanzanian authorities have now given unhindered access to Kenyan dairy product exporters with immediate effect.
On the other hand, Kenya has given wheat exporters from Tanzania the nod to bring the commodity to Kenya.
Kenya has also agreed to allow cooking gas from Tanzania in a deal that is set to lower the prices of the product in the local market. The two parties have agreed to meet in a fortnight to review the progress of the agreement.
