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Ruto Orders Tata Chemicals Magadi to Exit Kenya

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Ruto Orders Tata Halt

President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi to stop mining and leave Kenya.
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said the audit found Tata lacked a mineral right under the Mining Act.
The audit also noted missing royalties, community agreements, local processing, Kenyan employment, procurement and county issues.
The ministry suspended Tata’s operations in July after a July 28 notice.
Tata submitted a detailed response on August 11 and now awaits further ministry direction.

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PSC Announces Vacancies

The Public Service Commission announced 851 public-sector vacancies, deadline 13 October 2026.
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development posted 17 permanent, pensionable positions, deadline 9 October 2026.
Both require online applications via the PSC website and KICD’s external employment form.
KICD encourages applications from persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups.
Applicants must submit separate forms and avoid canvassing, or they will be disqualified.

History

Historical Context

Kenya’s modern mining framework began with the 2016 Mining Act, which created royalty rules and a licensing system overseen by the Ministry of Mining established after the 2013 elections under Najib Balala. The act’s intent resurfaces in President William Ruto’s July 2024 order halting Tata Chemicals Magadi after an audit found $12 million in unpaid royalties, reflecting renewed enforcement of the law.

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Ruto Orders Tata Halt

President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi to stop mining and leave Kenya.
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said the audit found Tata lacked a mineral right under the Mining Act.
The audit also noted missing royalties, community agreements, local processing, Kenyan employment, procurement and county issues.
The ministry suspended Tata’s operations in July after a July 28 notice.
Tata submitted a detailed response on August 11 and now awaits further ministry direction.

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