The government of Mauritius has lifted a ban on several Kenyan agricultural produce including avocados, baby carrots, baby beans and broccoli as the two countries signed agreements to enhance trade between them.
President Uhuru Kenyatta said the lifting of the ban by Mauritius will help improve Kenya’s exports to the Indian Ocean Island country and is a major boost for horticultural farmers in the country especially women who are the majority in the sector.
The ban was lifted as President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, led their respective delegations in bilateral talks in the Receptorium of the National Assembly in Mauritius.
Kenya and Mauritius also signed an memorandum of understanding on Cooperation for the Development of Special Economic Zones and Export Processing Zone in Kenya.
The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA); an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) was also signed.
Kenyatta’s visit to the Republic of Mauritius is aimed at boosting the economic, cultural and social ties between the two nations