How Tanzania Surpassed Kenya To Be East Africa's Largest Economy

How Tanzania surpassed Kenya to be East Africa's largest economy.
In less than a year after President Magufuli took office, Tanzania is already gaining influence among its neighbors and moving away from its reputation as a lone ranger in the region. So what does this mean for Kenya? Despite having the largest population in East Africa, Tanzania has often been sidelined in regional politics. While Kenya's influence surged, Tanzania was accused of being too slow and cautious when it came to plans for regional integration and infrastructure. But since John Magufuli's surprise election win last October, it seems Kenya could be losing its grip on East African politics as Tanzania increasingly presents itself as a viable alternative for regional cooperation. Tanzania has complained to the five-nation East African Community that it is being sidelined in discussions on future integration by members Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, highlighting strains in one of Africa's main economic blocs. Tanzanian officials demanded an explanation after the three states agreed on a new railway that would link them up, but without connecting Tanzania, and on moves to create a single customs area in a series of meetings that excluded Tanzania. Uganda, one of those blamed for creating the rift, said the three-way talks had not covered matters of integration and that there was no effort to sideline Tanzania, the group's second-biggest economy after Kenya.

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