# Kenya-Tata Chemicals Magadi mining dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-tata-chemicals-magadi-mining-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-08T22:01:43.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. A dispute between the Kenyan government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd has jeopardized a Sh3.62 billion expansion project aimed at tripling soda ash production. President William Ruto has called for the company to leave Kenya, alleging that the operation has failed to create sufficient local employment or manufacturing infrastructure, with profits primarily flowing to India. In response to the government’s suspension of the company’s operations, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has ordered the formation of a high-level technical committee to resolve the compliance dispute. Co-led by the Principal Secretary for Mining and the CEO of Tata Chemicals Magadi, the committee is tasked with reviewing issues including mineral beneficiation, in-country value addition, royalty obligations, community benefits, and land matters. The committee will submit a report to the Ministry to determine further direction regarding the company’s operations and regulatory compliance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Tata Chemicals Magadi compliance dispute leads to technical committee formation Kenya has established a technical committee to resolve compliance disputes with Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited following the suspension of its operations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tata-chemicals-magadi-compliance-dispute-leads-to-technical-committee-formation ### 2026-09-06: Tata Chemicals Magadi dispute threatens Sh3.6bn expansion in Kenya A dispute between Kenya and Tata Chemicals Magadi over mining operations threatens a Sh3.62 billion soda ash expansion and has drawn warnings from mining lobbies regarding Kenya's investment climate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tata-chemicals-magadi-dispute-threatens-sh36bn-expansion-in-kenya --- Cite as: Kenya-Tata Chemicals Magadi mining dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-tata-chemicals-magadi-mining-dispute