Uganda told the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for EAC Affairs and Planning on Wednesday that it had also waived the residence permit fees for EAC citizens on a reciprocal basis.
Burundi also indicated that it would waive the work permit fee for EAC citizens, leaving Tanzania as the only partner that is yet to announce such plans.
In a previous interview with The EastAfrican, Tanzania’s EAC Affairs Deputy Minister Abdulla Juma said:
“The decision to harmonise the work permits can only be made by the EAC Council of Ministers and that is ongoing. We are a sovereign state and, therefore, not in a rush,”Source: The East African
“It’s not about reciprocating since there is no EAC rule on reciprocation. Some states are overwhelmed with degree holders and are looking for a window to address the matter. Some are after foreign direct investment.”