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"content": "Protocol that is set to take effect in July this year. As a result, there will be no duty charged on the goods originating from within the community. Later this year, other elements of the protocol such as the free movement of persons will also take effect. These developments are of enormous economic importance for our country. Given the sustained high economic growth rates enjoyed by the regional economies, we must place ourselves strategically to supply the region with such needed goods and services. In this regard, the Government has proposed several policies and projects, some of which will be tabled before this House. We shall be tabling the Special Economic Zones Bill and Sessional Paper, both of which will seek to transform Kenya into a regional hub. I appeal to hon. Members to educate Kenyans on the opportunities that are being offered by the East African Community. We shall also be presenting to this House financing approvals for new infrastructure projects and other national investment projects, including; one, standard gauge railway to Uganda border; two, free port at Dongo Kundu and the new transport corridor in Northern Kenya which incorporates Lamu-Port-Southern-Sudan- Ethiopia Transport and Development Corridor."
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