Tata Chemicals Magadi, Africa’s largest manufacturer of soda ash, has announced its recognition as the Company of the Year for 2024. This accolade highlights the company's significant contributions to the industrial landscape and its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices throughout the region.

Tata Chemicals Magadi brings over 113 years of expertise in the global chemicals sector, offering a diverse range of high-quality industrial chemicals. The company plays a vital role in the African economy, producing natural soda ash and ranking among Kenya's top exporters, with annual shipments exceeding 350,000 tons to markets in Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and beyond. Additionally, Tata Chemicals Magadi is renowned for its high-quality natural salt sourced from Lake Magadi.

The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility employs efficient and sustainable production methods to transform trona—a natural source of sodium sesquicarbonate—into high-quality soda ash, all while adhering to stringent quality standards. This year’s award places Tata Chemicals Magadi alongside esteemed past winners such as Citibank, Safaricom, Nation Media, Bidco, and Coca-Cola.

With over 700 employees, Tata Chemicals Magadi is deeply committed to community welfare through various health, education, and employment initiatives. Guided by its core values of Safety, Passion, Integrity, Care, and Excellence (SPICE), the company integrates these principles into all its business and community engagement efforts.

“Sustainability is at the core of our operations,” commented S. Nagarajan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Chemicals Magadi. “We empower our employees by granting them autonomy and nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Receiving the Company of the Year award for the third consecutive time—having won in 2021 and 2022—demonstrates our commitment to people, robust systems and processes.”

In addition to this prestigious recognition, Tata Chemicals Magadi is proud to announce that Steve Okiri has been awarded the Manager of the Year for 2024. This award honors Okiri's exceptional leadership, vision, and performance in his role, recognizing his ability to motivate and inspire his team towards achieving organizational goals while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. His strategic thinking and effective decision-making have significantly influenced the company’s long-term success

The company continues to prioritize corporate citizenship through comprehensive Community Social Impact Programs, focusing on health, education, infrastructure development, and women’s empowerment. Notably, it has established a 55-bed Level 4 hospital that serves nearly 90% of local patients and works to provide clean drinking water to approximately 19,000 residents. Additionally, Tata Chemicals Magadi is committed to education through scholarships and school infrastructure improvements.