while China's tariff elimination presents a promising avenue for Africa's economic growth, the continent's readiness to fully leverage this opportunity depends on addressing existing structural challenges and enhancing internal capacities.

Kenya and Uganda have agreed to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers hindering trade between the two countries, in line with the East African Community (EAC) treaty and protocols. In a joint communique issued in Mbale, Uganda, on Saturday, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and his Ugandan counterpart, General Wilson Mbasu, pledged to clear truck congestion at key cross-border points, including Malaba, Busia, Suam, and Lwakhakha, to ensure the smooth flow of goods, services, and people.

Question: How do you think these measures will impact trade efficiency and economic growth in our region over the next year?