Bamburi Cement to double output with Sh32bn clinker plant in Kwale
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 16 - Bamburi Cement has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with China’s Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Bamburi Cement has signed a Sh32 billion Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with China’s Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Ltd to build a clinker manufacturing plant in Kwale County, significantly expanding its production capacity.
- The new clinkerisation plant will have an annual capacity of 1.6 million tonnes, more than doubling Bamburi Cement's current clinker capacity from 1 million tonnes to 2.6 million tonnes.
- Bamburi Cement's Chief Executive Officer Mohit Kapoor stated the investment will reduce reliance on imported clinker and secure supply for the domestic market.
- The signing ceremony was witnessed by President William Ruto, with Amsons Group, who acquired a 96.54 percent stake in Bamburi Cement last year, backing the project to support Kenya’s infrastructure agenda.
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Kenya Signs/Approves Deals for Cement Plant, Power Lines, and Private Driving Licence Issuance - December 2025
Bamburi Cement signed a Sh32 billion Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with China’s Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Ltd to build a clinker manufacturing plant in Kwale County. This project is set to significantly expand the company's production capacity. In a separate deal, Kenya signed a Sh40 billion agreement with an Africa fund and an Indian firm for the development of power lines. Additionally, Kenya's Cabinet has approved the transfer of smart driving licence issuance and management from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to a private investor. This change will be implemented under a new public-private partnership (PPP) framework. The government's stated aim for this transfer is to modernize licensing and enhance road safety.
