Ruto: Tata Chemicals’ Magadi mining contract was exploitative
Ruto says the government will re-advertise the Magadi contract and open the operations to greater participation, ending the monopoly by one company. The post Ruto: Tata Chemicals’ Magadi mining contract was exploitative appeared first on KBC Digital .
President William Ruto has accused Tata Chemicals of exploiting Magadi’s mineral resources without providing adequate benefits to local residents, describing the company’s contract in Kajiado County as exploitative and extractive. The government has decided to end the contract and re-advertise it, allowing for broader participation and preventing a monopolistic situation.
Ruto emphasized that future companies will be required to establish processing and manufacturing facilities in Kenya to benefit from value addition, job creation, and local industry development. Additionally, he outlined plans to limit the land occupied by any single company in Kajiado to 30%, ensuring communities retain a larger share.
The suspension of Tata Chemicals’ mining license occurred after allegations of statutory obligation breaches, outstanding liabilities, and poor compliance with Community Development Agreements.
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