Kenya–Mauritius relations

Kenyan–Mauritian relations
Map indicating locations of Kenya and Mauritius

Kenya
Mauritius

Kenya–Mauritius relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Mauritius. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Both nations are members of the African Union and Group of 77.

High level visits

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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]

Economic relations

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In 2012, both countries started working on a Double Taxation Agreement. The agreement was ratified by the Kenyan Parliament in 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 Mauritius.[4]

Trade

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1]. President Gurib-Fakim is at home among scientists. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
  2. ^ a b 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.
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