Cement firm in Sh8bn growth plan
Savannah cement factory in Athi River. Savannah Cement plans to put up a clinker manufacturing unit at its Athi River plant at a cost of Sh8.5 billion. PHOTO/FILE
What you need to know:
- Savannah Cement managing director Ronald Ndegwa said the firm had adopted advanced quality assurance standards and product formulation benchmarks for its products.
Savannah Cement plans to put up a clinker manufacturing unit at its Athi River plant at a cost of Sh8.5 billion.
The company said this would enable it to reduce reliance on imported clinker for production.
“As you may be aware, the local cement industry remains heavily reliant on clinker imports to deliver finished products,” said company chairman Benson Ndeta.
Savannah Cement managing director Ronald Ndegwa said the firm had adopted advanced quality assurance standards and product formulation benchmarks for its products.
“Our attainment of a Kebs diamond mark of quality certification is a clear affirmation that our products are uniquely formulated to assure superior performance,” he said.
The firm entered the cement industry in August 2012 after two new other companies - Mombasa and National Cement - signalling increased competition among existing producers.
The trio has recently been investing in a sector traditionally controlled by three firms — Bamburi, EAPCC and Athi River Mining.
