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Kenya has ordered Tata Chemicals' Magadi soda ash plant, Africa's largest, to suspend operations, citing unpaid mining royalties and multiple regulatory breaches. Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Minister Hassan Joho said the company must submit full documentation proving it has met statutory obligations and settled outstanding dues before production can resume. The government also flagged failures to implement value‑addition and skills‑transfer plans, insufficient employment of Kenyan citizens, and non‑compliance with export declarations, local procurement and environmental rules. Tata Chemicals said it is "fully compliant with all relevant regulations" and will work with authorities to resolve the issues. USGS data show Kenya is the world’s fourth-largest producer of natural soda ash, accounting for about 1% of global output.

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