The 7 Best Cement Companies in Kenya and Their Brands
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Demand for cement in Kenya continues to rise. Here are 7 cement manufacturers meeting that demand — Bamburi, EAPC, Savannah, Mombasa, National, Karsan Ramji & Sons, and Rai Cement.
Demand for cement in Kenya has risen and continues to as more kenyans are building both in rural and urban areas.
Which companies manufacture cement to ensure the rising demand is met in the market? Let’s take a look…
List of the Cement Companies in Kenya
1. BAMBURI CEMENT
Bamburi Cement is East Africa’s leading cement company with a long and sound history of providing quality innovative construction solutions while being sustainable in its operations.
Their brands include Nguvu, Powermax, Fundi, Duracem, Tembo e.t.c
2. EAST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT
Since 1933 the East African Portland Cement Company has been among Kenya’s leading cement manufacturer producing world class cement.
Blue Triangle Cement, their flagship brand, is well appreciated all over Kenya as a symbol of quality and reliability. The nation’s historical structural icons, such as KICC, have been built using Blue Triangle Cement. The nation’s future structural icons, such as the Thika Superhighway and Chemususu Dam, have been built using Blue Triangle Cement.
3. SAVANNAH CEMENT
Savannah Cement operates an eco-friendly cement grinding plant with a capacity of 2.4 million tons a year. The plant is strategically placed near Nairobi, which accounts for 50% of Kenya’s cement consumption. Savannah Cement is not only designed to make the best use of green technology, but is also focused on revolutionizing environmental management in the regional Cement Industry
Their brand is Savannah
4. MOMBASA CEMENT
Mombasa Cement Limited (MCL) has operating plants in Nairobi, Athi River and Kilifi but it is headquartered in Mombasa. Mombasa Cement Ltd is one of the largest manufacturer of cement in Eastern Africa, with the company controlling 20% of the market share in the Kenyan cement sector (2020)
Their cement brand is Nyumba
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5. NATIONAL CEMENT
Sensing the growing demand for Simba Cement (their brand), National Cement Company Limited expanded the grinding capacity by 5 times in 2013.
National Cement achieved a major milestone in the cement industry back in 2019 when they acquired ARM Cement Limited’s operations in Kenya, the manufacturer of Rhino brand.
Likewise, to minimize dependency on international market for supply of core raw material, they effectively use local resources with their clinker manufacturing plant at Merueshi, Kenya to manufacture quality products that Kenyans love today
6. KARSAN RAMJI & SONS
Karsan Ramji & Sons have a cement plant with an average daily output ot 700 tonnes at Eugashura
Their cement brand is Ndovu
7. RAI CEMENT
Rai Cement is a cement manufacturer based in Nyanza province.
They started commercial production in January 2017 and serves customers in the North Rift, South Rift, Nyanza and Western regions
Rai Cement believes in providing the highest quality cement to the market, without any compromise.
Their cement brand is Dumu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which are the top cement companies in Kenya?
The top cement companies in Kenya include Bamburi Cement, East African Portland Cement (EAPC), Savannah Cement, Mombasa Cement, National Cement, Karsan Ramji & Sons, and Rai Cement. These companies produce a variety of brands that cater to the rising demand in both urban and rural areas.
- What are some popular cement brands produced by Bamburi Cement?
Bamburi Cement produces several well-known brands such as Nguvu, Powermax, Fundi, Duracem, and Tembo. These brands are recognized for their quality and innovation in the construction industry.
- How does Savannah Cement contribute to environmental sustainability?
Savannah Cement operates an eco-friendly grinding plant near Nairobi with a capacity of 2.4 million tons per year. It focuses on green technology and environmental management to reduce the ecological impact of cement production in the region.
- What is the significance of Blue Triangle Cement by East African Portland Cement?
Blue Triangle Cement is a flagship brand of EAPC known for its quality and reliability. It has been used in iconic Kenyan structures like the KICC and major infrastructure projects such as the Thika Superhighway and Chemususu Dam.
- Where does Rai Cement primarily serve its customers?
Rai Cement, based in Nyanza province, serves customers mainly in the North Rift, South Rift, Nyanza, and Western regions of Kenya. They focus on providing high-quality cement without compromise.
- How has National Cement expanded its production capacity?
National Cement expanded its grinding capacity fivefold in 2013 to meet growing demand for its Simba Cement brand. They also acquired ARM Cement’s operations in Kenya, including the Rhino brand, and use local clinker manufacturing to reduce reliance on imports.
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