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Mining CS suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi operations for non-compliance

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Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has ordered immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, citing the company's failure to meet multiple compliance issues under the Mining Act, including lack of mineral beneficiation strategy, outstanding royalty obligations, poor Community Development Agreement implementation, and inadequate employment planning for Kenyan citizens.

29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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Mining CS suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi operations for non-compliance
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has ordered immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, citing the company's failure to meet multiple compliance issues under the Mining Act, including lack of mineral beneficiation strategy, outstanding royalty obligations, poor Community Development Agreement implementation, and inadequate employment planning for Kenyan citizens.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mining Cabinet suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi over compliance failures
Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho suspended Tata Chemicals Magadi's mining operations over alleged non-compliance with mining laws, including unresolved issues with mineral beneficiation strategies, royalty payments, export reporting, Community Development Agreements, employment plans, and environmental compliance.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

Houthi Red Sea blockade drives crude oil prices higher
Global crude prices surged past $112 per barrel driven by the rapid expansion of the Middle East conflict and mounting fears of a full-blown regional war, putting fresh pressure on Kenya's fuel costs and economy.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana residents demand clarity on Gulf Energy revenue sharing terms
Turkana residents are calling for transparency and revenue-sharing agreements to be finalized before oil production begins, seeking clarity on how much revenue will reach the county and host communities, how community shares will be managed, and what decision-making role residents will have in the resource.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

27 countries gather for Nairobi renewable energy exhibitions
Nairobi will host the 11th Solarexpo Kenya and 13th Power & Energy Kenya exhibitions from July 29–31, 2026, bringing together global manufacturers, suppliers, investors and industry professionals for collaboration in renewable energy and power generation.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

Editorial: artisanal gold miners lack safety protections
The Standard editorial criticises the persistent lack of safety regulation and investment in artisanal gold mining, where workers in Narok and Kakamega counties risk their lives daily with minimal equipment and face preventable deaths from shaft collapses due to government neglect and inaction.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

Artisanal miners in Narok struggle despite gold extraction
Five artisanal miners were buried alive after a tunnel collapse at Kilimapesa Gold Mine in Lolgorian, Trans Mara sub-county, Narok County. Despite years of gold extraction in the area, residents survive hand-to-mouth, using mercury-exposed methods to separate gold from stones and mud sold to foreign companies and brokers.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

Dangote refinery secures $2.5B private investment for expansion
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery, Africa's largest at 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity, has secured $2.5 billion in private equity investment to fund expansion into east Africa. The investment, believed to be the largest publicly disclosed private investment in Africa, precedes a planned initial public offering later in the year.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oil prices hit $100 amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military strikes in return. Saudi Arabia's use of the Red Sea as an alternative export route faces disruption, potentially removing more oil from the market.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →