Africa has had difficulties in its regional trade system due to tariff and non-tariff barriers. These include (1) differences in adopting the ideological framework of liberal trade, (2) unreachable territories due to transportation difficulties, (3) enclave rather than inclusive economies, (4) exclusion of small-scale dealers in the trading system, (5) insecurity and lack of enough manufactured and finished goods to sell. However, if these obstacles are removed, people can develop, have money, produce more, and eliminate poverty. They can benefit economies of scale equally, including access to diverse and affordable products and regional jobs. This study uses qualitative inquiries to analyze these barriers to inter-African trade but with a focus on the East Africa Community (EAC). The study answers the following questions. What are the intra-Africa regional trade barriers in general, and what are the specific trade issues in the East African Community (EAC)? How can they be addressed so that Africans can use the opportunity in larger markets (economies of scale)? What are the benefits of free trade and regional integration, and what does the case of EAC inform us?