Kenya Orders Tata Chemicals to End Operations After Century at Lake Magadi

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered India’s Tata Chemicals to end its operations in Kenya, escalating a dispute over the company’s long-running exploitation of soda ash resources at Lake Magadi in Kajiado County. Ruto said the government had decided to remove Tata Chemicals because its presence had not delivered sufficient economic benefits to the local […]

Kenya Airways Fuel Costs Surge 72% as Middle East Conflict Raises Aviation Pressures

Kenya Airways has reported a 72% increase in fuel costs during the first half of 2026, highlighting the growing financial impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on African airlines and the wider aviation industry. The airline said the conflict has significantly increased its operating expenses while also disrupting aviation supply chains. Delays in obtaining […]