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
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]