DAR ES SALAAM, May 3 -- ANALYSTS have said visits by President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto signal a renewed commitment to regional economic integration, with Tanzania increasingly emerging as a strategic hub in East Africa.

The back-to-back high-level visits are being viewed as a coordinated effort to deepen trade, strengthen strategic partnerships and reposition the region within a changing global economic landscape.

Economist and investment banker, Dr Hildebrand Shayo, told ‘Sunday News in a telephone interview that the engagements reflect Tanzanias growing importance in regional trade and supply chains.

“Economically, the visits are expected to enhance collaboration in areas such as trade facilitation, infrast...