Tata Chemicals Ordered to Exit Kenya | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Kenya’s President William Ruto has ordered Tata Chemicals to leave the country, citing its failure to add enough value to Kenya’s economy despite being the continent’s largest soda ash producer. The company, which exports raw materials instead of processing them locally into higher-value products like glass and chemicals, is accused of missing opportunities to create jobs and boost investment. This follows a recent mining minister order to halt operations over unpaid royalties — issues Tata says they’ve resolved. President Ruto claims new investors are ready to take over, promising job…