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Ruto Orders Tata Chemicals Out of Kenya Over Jobs

9/4/2026

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  • President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals to exit Kenya, citing insufficient local benefits.
  • Ruto noted Tata exported over 350,000 tonnes of soda ash rather than processing it locally.
  • Kenya named new investors to take over the Magadi plant to increase jobs and investment.
  • Tata Chemicals said it respects the order and will seek legal and regulatory recourse.