- Bamburi Cement’s state-of-the-art clinkerisation plant in Matuga, Kwale County, will double the capacity of Amsons Group’s subsidiaries while increasing Kenya’s self-sufficiency in cement and clinkers.
- Bamburi’s new clinker plant, which produces 1.6 million tonnes per year, will use advanced, carbon-neutral technologies to reduce emissions as part of the company’s responsible citizen strategy.
- The investment will increase Bamburi’s cement production from 1.8 million tons to 4 million tons.
Nearly a year after Amsons Group acquired Bamburi Cements, the company has signed a $250 million (KES32 billion) contract with the Chinese company Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Ltd setting up a turnkey clinkerization plant on the Kenyan coast.
In an industry update on Tuesday, Bamburi Cement said its new clinker plant with a production capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per year will use advanced, carbon-neutral technologies to reduce emissions as part of the company’s responsible citizen strategy.
Upon completion, Bamburi Cement expects to double its production capacity for both quality cement and clinker, effectively positioning the company to meet the increasing demand for concrete products under Kenya’s infrastructure development and economic transformation.
The company said the turnkey clinker plant, once operational, will increase Bamburi’s clinker production from one million tonnes to 2.6 million tonnes per year. Similarly, the investment will increase Bamburi’s cement production from 1.8 million tonnes to 4 million tonnes.
Factory to increase Bamburi’s clinker and cement production
Bamburi Cement, which became part of Amsons Group subsidiaries about a year ago, said it was strengthening its strategic ambition to secure long-term clinker self-sufficiency, improve cement production and support Kenya’s infrastructure needs by signing an EPC contract with Sinoma CBMI, a global engineering and construction company in the cement industry.
At the EPC signing ceremony, which was graced by President William Ruto and Amsons Group Managing Director Edha Nahdi, and Bamburi Cement Chairman John Simba, among other dignitaries, Mohit Kapoor, CEO of Bamburi Cement, said the Matuga clinker plant will have a six-stage pre-heating system, which will be one of Bamburi Cement’s most significant industrial investments in recent years.
By doubling its clinker and cement production, Bamburi Cement Plc will contribute significantly to President Ruto’s recently outlined ten-year national development roadmap. The ambitious KES5 trillion roadmap to be financed by the National Infrastructure Fund aims to transform Kenya into a first world economy through the development of strategic infrastructure, all of which is heavily dependent on cement and concrete products.
As the company continues to integrate into Amsons Group’s regional operations, the new plant, Kapoor said, will be a cornerstone in positioning Bamburi as a more competitive, efficient and future-proof quality cement producer.
“The new clinker line will significantly reduce dependence on imported clinker, improve the consistency of quality production and secure supply for the domestic market. This will save Forex resources, stabilize prices, improve production planning and ensure Bamburi continues to meet rising cement demand driven by national infrastructure programs and private sector development,” said Mohit Kapoor, CEO of Bamburi Cement.
Amsons Group joins Ruto’s KES5 billion strategy to make Kenya a first world country
On his part, Edha Nahdi, Managing Director of Amsons Group, reiterated the pan-African conglomerate’s commitment to supporting Kenya in achieving the bold and ambitious KES5 trillion roadmap outlined by President Ruto to transform the country into a first world economy and secure its full economic freedom.
Mr Nahdi said: “Amsons Group stands ready to play its part in support of President Ruto’s 10-year roadmap for the development and expansion of road, rail, port, airport and oil pipeline infrastructure. By signing this EPC contract for the development of clinkerisation plants, Amsons Group is putting its money where its mouth is, to drive Kenya’s national development and economic transformation. The realization of such a bold and ambitious national development roadmap will be highly dependent on local availability of quality cement and concrete products.”
Bamburi Cement is part of the Amsons Group, which is expanding its presence in East Africa. The Matuga plant will strategically combine Bamburi’s manufacturing strengths with the Group’s plans to expand into new areas, leading to greater cross-border collaboration, a more efficient supply chain and a stronger market.
The Matuga project is located in Kwale County and is expected to create jobs during construction and ongoing operations, involve more businesses and boost the economy across the coastal region. It will also help Kenya achieve its goal of increasing domestic production, which is part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Bamburi Cement strives for emission reductions
The new building will feature the latest, most energy-efficient technologies that will significantly reduce emissions and help keep the business running. These include the use of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR), such as the husks of coconuts and cashew nuts, as well as municipal solid waste originating from the coastal region. This method shows that Bamburi Cement has long been committed to cleaner production, responsible environmental management and following international climate standards.
Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the well-known China National Building Material Group (CNBM), brings extensive knowledge when it comes to building, purchasing and operating cement factories. Their involvement guarantees that the Matuga clinker line will have the best technology, perfect project delivery and reliable operation in the long term.
Signing the contract is a major step forward for Bamburi Cement in its development within the Amsons Group. The Matuga clinker project is a sign of new investments, a stronger commitment to the Kenyan cement industry and a progressive plan that focuses on sustainability, growth and improved production capabilities.
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