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Kenya's president orders Tata Chemicals to end operations in the country
Ruto said the company failed to create enough jobs or local factories, and the government plans to bring in new investors for glass and chemicals.
- Kenya's President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to end operations in Kajiado County, accusing the company of extracting resources for decades without adequately investing in the local economy.
- Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho suspended Tata Chemicals' mining activities in July 2026, citing non-compliance with mining laws after years of engagement with the company.
- President Ruto announced plans to replace Tata Chemicals with a new investor required to establish glass manufacturing and chemical production plants in Kajiado to add value to local resources.
- The Democracy for the Citizens Party criticized the closure, claiming it could harm over 100,000 residents, alleging political motives linked to local resource deposits, and warning of job losses and disruption to local infrastructure and services.
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Kenya’s Ruto orders Indian company Tata Chemicals to leave the country
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's President William Ruto on Friday directed Tata Chemicals to leave the country, saying the Indian company failed to generate any economic impact in one of Kenya's most important export sectors.
·Toronto, Canada
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Kenya's Ruto orders Indian company Tata Chemicals to leave the country
Kenya's President William Ruto has directed Tata Chemicals to leave the country, accusing the company of failing to generate economic impact.
·New York, United States
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