Ruto hits Linda Mwananchi critics, defends Magadi licence revocation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-President William Ruto has escalated his defence of the government’s decision to end Tata Chemicals Magadi’s longstanding arrangement at Lake Magadi, accusing critics of defending an “exploitative”…..

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President William Ruto has fiercely defended the government's decision to revoke Tata Chemicals Magadi's license, accusing critics of protecting an "exploitative" deal and vowing to prioritize local value addition for Kenya's natural resources.

The government suspended Tata Chemicals Magadi's operations on July 28 due to unresolved regulatory concerns.
President Ruto insists future investors must establish processing and manufacturing facilities, such as glass and chemical factories, within Kenya.
Critics, including the Linda Mwananchi movement, warn that the government's abrupt actions could damage investor confidence and undermine the rule of law.

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