KSh32 Billion Bamburi Cement Plant Set for Kwale County
New clinker plant to boost local production
President William Ruto has announced plans for a new Bamburi Cement clinker manufacturing plant in Matuga, Kwale County. The KSh32 billion project is expected to strengthen Kenya's cement manufacturing industry and create job opportunities.
The plant will have a capacity of 5,000 tonnes per day and produce 1.6 million tonnes of clinker annually. This will increase Bamburi Cement's annual clinker production capacity from one million tonnes to 2.6 million tonnes.
Reducing Reliance on Imports
The project aims to reduce Kenya's reliance on clinker imports, which has exposed local cement producers to volatile international supply costs and foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The plant will create sustained employment opportunities during operations
- It will also unlock opportunities for local businesses supplying transport, construction materials, and equipment
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
