Ruto Unveils New Mining Rules After Tata Chemicals’ Kenya Exit

Ruto's clarification follows concerns by a section of Kajiado residents who expressed fears of losing jobs and other benefits if the company exits Kenya...

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President William Ruto has ordered a fresh tender for the Magadi mining rights, opening the bidding to multiple companies following the exit of Tata Chemicals Magadi.

The government aims to allow up to 10 companies to bid for the mining rights.
President William Ruto emphasized that new contracts will require local processing of minerals, including establishing factories in Kenya.
Mining companies will be limited to occupying 20 to 30 per cent of the land, returning the remaining 70 per cent to local residents.

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