“We want to reiterate that on August 11, 2026, TCML submitted all of the required data, reviews and documentation, and TCML is totally compliant with the regulatory necessities,” the corporate stated. “TCML, having offered a complete response to the issues raised by the Ministry, together with data concerning its compliance with relevant regulatory necessities, awaits the Ministry’s evaluation of our submissions and its additional route.”
The company response follows an order from President Ruto throughout a go to to Kajiado county, the place he instructed the Indian agency to “pack and go” from the location. On July 28, 2026, Kenya’s Ministry of Mining, Blue Economic system and Maritime Affairs issued a suspension letter citing unpaid royalties and different regulatory shortfalls. Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, talking on the identical rally, added that Tata’s mining rights had in reality expired in 2023.
In search of new buyers, Ruto accused the corporate of failing to construct infrastructure within the host area. “Tata has held mining rights for 100 years, but it has not constructed something in Kajiado,” Ruto was quoted by Bloomberg as saying. “They take our useful resource to India and different locations.” He introduced plans to introduce two alternative firms — one to assemble a glass manufacturing unit and one other for chemical manufacturing.
Kenya has produced soda ash — also referred to as sodium carbonate, which is utilized in glassmaking, cleansing merchandise, and electric-vehicle battery manufacturing—from the location since 1911. Tata Chemical compounds acquired the operation from Brunner Mond Ltd. in 2005, turning TCML into Africa’s largest soda ash producer. In response to the US Geological Survey, Kenya accounts for about 1 per cent of world output, making it the world’s fourth-largest producer of pure soda ash.
Globally, mother or father agency Tata Chemical compounds operates 17 manufacturing amenities and three R&D facilities throughout 4 continents, reporting a income of ₹14,584 crore in the course of the 2025-26 fiscal yr.
Regardless of the exit order, the corporate emphasised its dedication to resolving the dispute by regulatory channels whereas sustaining its give attention to native stakeholders.
“Since 2005, when Tata Chemical compounds acquired the Magadi plant, it has performed an vital position within the Kenyan financial system and continues to be an integral a part of our enterprise,” the corporate stated.
“We respect the authority of the Authorities of Kenya and stay dedicated to constructive engagement by the suitable authorized and regulatory channels to resolve the excellent issues. Our precedence continues to be the well-being of our staff, the Magadi group, our stakeholders in Kenya and continued financial growth of Kenya,” the assertion added.
