Kenya–Mauritius relations

Kenyan–Mauritian relations

Kenya	Mauritius

Kenya–Mauritius relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Mauritius.

History

In September 2015, during a short visit to Nairobi, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim President of Mauritius met and held talks with the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta.^[1]

Development cooperation

Kenya and Mauritius have cordial relations. In 2012, both countries started working on a Double Taxation Agreement. The agreement was ratified by the Kenyan Parliament on May 2014. If the proper measures are taken the agreement will enter into effect in 2015.^[2]

The tax deal will increase business and investment ties between Kenya and Mauritius.^[2] The deal will strengthen business environment in Kenya for Mauritian firms.

In October 2014, a Kenyan lobbyist group sued the Kenyan Treasury Ministry because of the pending Double Taxation Agreement. The lobby claimed that this will help Kenya's largest firms evade from paying taxes.^[3]

Both countries also signed a deal to allow the sharing of bank information. The agreement comes at a time when Kenyan banking firms are looking to expand into Mauritus.^[4]

Trade

In 2011, Mauritius bought 9000 cattle worth KES. 225 million (US$ 2.5 million) from Kenya. Mauritius is starting to rely on livestock exports from Kenya.^[5]

References

1. . President Gurib-Fakim is at home among scientists. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
2. Mauritius – Kenya Double Taxation Agreement (PDF) Retrieved January 26, 2015.
3. Moses Michira, Lobby sues Treasury CS over 'illegal' tax deal with Mauritius The Standard October 10, 2014. Retrieved on January 26, 2015.
4. Geoffrey Irungu, Kenya, Mauritius sign pact on sharing bank information Business Daily Africa August 9, 2011. Retrieved on January 26, 2015.
5. Brian Oieno (March 29, 2011). "Kenya secures livestock market in Mauritius". The Star. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2015.