Joho says Tata Chemicals Magadi owes Kajiado County Sh17bn, community Sh1bn
Joho said the government will advertise the management of Lake Magadi operations, with prospective investors required to demonstrate how their operations will benefit the local community and the country.
NAIROBI, Kenya – Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Joho disclosed to Citizen TV that Tata Chemicals Magadi owes Kajiado County approximately Sh17 billion and the local community an additional Sh1 billion. Joho proposed advertising the management of Lake Magadi operations for prospective investors, emphasizing that they must prove how their operations will benefit both the community and the nation.
Joho clarified that Kajiado County is claiming roughly Sh17 billion, while the community is owed Sh1 billion. President William Ruto recently announced the revocation of Tata Chemicals Magadi's license in July, stating the new investor must establish glass and chemical factories before receiving a license. Ruto accused Tata Chemicals Magadi of insufficient investment in the local economy and infrastructure despite operating for decades.
In July, Joho suspended the company's license due to regulatory non-compliance, citing breaches in mining laws, including inadequate mineral beneficiation, unresolved royalty issues, and poor export reporting. Tata Chemicals Magadi, a subsidiary of India’s Tata Group, produces soda ash used in glass manufacturing, detergents, and industrial chemicals.
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