Gachagua to Ruto: Let Maasai Community Choose New Magadi Investors After Tata Exit - September 2026

Deputy President Gachagua has urged President Ruto to allow the Maasai community to select new investors for the Magadi Factory following Tata Chemicals' exit. Leaders allied with the Deputy President have returned to Nakuru, expressing dissatisfaction with President Ruto over alleged unfulfilled promises. Mwangangi has strongly criticized the Kenyan government's handling of the Magadi Factory closure, labelling it a diplomatic betrayal. Meanwhile, President Ruto's allies have defended him against criticism regarding the proposed closure of Tata Chemicals in Magadi, Kajiado.