Ruto Orders Fresh Tender for Magadi Mining Rights, Opens Bidding to More Firms

President William Ruto announced that the government will re-advertise the Magadi mining contract, allowing multiple companies to bid following Tata Chemicals' exit. The new contracts will require companies to process minerals locally and limit land occupancy to 20 to 30% of the total area. Ruto defended his decision to terminate the previous contract, describing it as exploitative and disadvantageous to Kajiado residents.