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Three eastern african countries set up common passport

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Three Eastern African countries, namely Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, have set up a common passport, official sources reported here on thursday. The passport --to cost around $ 10 each -- will be officially launched during the 3rd summit meeting of these countries due to open this Friday.

The three eastern African countries have decided to issue a common passport during their summit of 1997 to facilitate the movement of their citizens and pave the way for economic integration.

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