Cement and concrete products manufacturer, Bamburi Cement, has signed a Sh32 billion ($250 million) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Sinoma CBMI Construction company for the construction of a new clinker factory in Matuga, Kwale County.
The 1.6 million tonnes-a-year plant is expected to create employment opportunities during construction and operations, boost local business participation, and stimulate economic activity in the wider Coastal region.
Speaking at the EPC signing ceremony witnessed by President William Ruto and Amsons Group Managing Director Mr Edha Nahdi, and Bamburi Cement Chairman John Simba, among other dignitaries, Bamburi Cement CEO Mr Mohit Kapoor said the construction of the new Matuga clinker plant represents one of the most significant industrial investments by Bamburi Cement in recent years.
The company aims to more than double its clinker and ultimately its cement production capacities, from 1 million tonnes to 2.6 million tonnes for clinker and from 1.8 million tonnes to 4 million tonnes for quality cement.
By doubling its clinker and cement production, the company will significantly contribute to President Ruto’s recently outlined 10-year national development roadmap – the ambitious Sh 5 trillion roadmap to be financed by the National Infrastructure Fund aims to transform Kenya into a first-world economy by developing strategic infrastructure, all of which is heavily reliant on cement and concrete products.
“The new clinker line will greatly reduce reliance on imported clinker, improving quality production consistency and securing supply for the domestic market. This will save Forex resources, stabilise pricing, enhance production planning, and ensure Bamburi continues to meet rising cement demand driven by national infrastructure programs and private sector development,’’ said Kapoor.
On his part, Amsons Group Managing Director Mr Edha Nahdi reiterated the pan-African conglomerate’s commitment to supporting Kenya in achieving the bold and ambitious KSh 5 trillion roadmap outlined by President Ruto to transform the country into a first-world economy and secure its full economic freedom.
Said Mr Nahdi: “Amsons Group stands ready to make its contribution to support President Ruto’s 10-year roadmap on road, rail, ports, airports, and oil pipeline infrastructure development and expansion. By signing this Clinkerisation Plant development EPC contract, Amsons Group is putting its money where its mouth is, to power Kenya’s national development and economic transformation. The delivery of such a bold and ambitious national development roadmap will be heavily reliant on the local availability of quality cement and concrete products.”
As part of the Amsons Group, Bamburi Cement benefits from a growing regional footprint across East Africa. The Matuga plant will strategically align Bamburi’s production capabilities with the Group’s broader regional growth strategy, enhancing cross-border synergies, supply-chain efficiencies, and market resilience.
The planned plant is expected to incorporate modern, energy-efficient technologies that significantly reduce emissions and enhance operational sustainability, including Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR) such as coconut, cashew nut husks and municipal solid waste, sourced from the Coastal region. This aligns with Bamburi Cement’s commitment to cleaner production, environmental stewardship, and long-term compliance with global climate standards.
