Bamburi’s Sh900m expansion lays ground for fierce price wars

Mombasa Cement started production in 2007 before National Cement, which trades as Simba, joined in 2011 and the newest player, Savannah Cement, a year later.PHOTO: COURTESY

Bamburi Cement has unveiled plans to expand its Nairobi processing plant at Sh902 million, raising stakes in an oversupplied industry.

Increased capacity for the biggest cement maker could further depress prices, offering a huge reprieve to the construction sector and millions of prospective home owners. Details of the investment plan indicate that the capacity of the Athi-River based factory will rise by half to 2.3 million metric tonnes a year.