India, Kenya Agreements

Ravi Chittiprolu

India and Kenya have signed seven pacts. These pacts were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to the country.

Kenya President- Uhuru Kenyatta

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MoUs signed between the two nations include:

MoU on Defence Cooperation.
MoU on Cooperation in the field of National Housing Policy Development and Management.
MoU between Bureau of Indian Standards and Kenya Bureau of Standards.
Agreement on Exemption of Visa for holders of Diplomatic Passports.
Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.
Line of Credit Agreement for US$ 15 million to IDB Capital Limited, for development of small and medium enterprises [SMEs].
Line of Credit Agreement for US$ 29.95 million to the Government of Kenya for upgrade of Rift Valley Textiles Factory (RIVATEX).