For more two decades, Tata Chemical has been conducting its mining operations at the largest soda ash mine in Lake Magadi, Kajiado County uninterrupted. However on July 29, 2026, Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho issued an order which led to an immediate suspension of the company’s mining license, bringing production to a sudden stop. The decision was triggered by accusation that the firm had violated its statutory obligations under the Mining Act and its regulations. The firm which is a subsidiary of the giant Indian multinational conglomerate, Tata Group, was accused of among others lack of a clear mineral beneficiation/value addition strategy, outstanding royalty reconciliation and payment obligations, insufficient export reporting and reconciliation, poor implementation of Community Development Agreements (CDA). “The company has, therefore, been directed to submit comprehensive documentation and evidence demonstrating full compliance with all the statutory obligations and to address any outstanding liabilities before it can resume operations,” said Joho. The attempts by the firm to make corrective measures and return to full operation now seams futile following the directive by President William Ruto. Alleged exploitation Tata Chemicals which took over operations of Magadi Soda Company in 2005 has had controversies which among them failure to create enou...
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