East African Portland Cement has announced a Sh25.8 billion expansion plan to lift annual output to nearly four million tonnes.
Backed by Amsons Group, the investment targets new clinker and grinding plants, improved energy efficiency, and modernised facilities, marking an ending years of investment uncertainty.
The announcement made on Monday said the company will raise output from its current 1.3 million tonnes a year to nearly four million tonnes, driven by major investments in new production facilities, energy efficiency upgrades, and modern manufacturing systems.
The Sh25.8 billion capital injection will be deployed at the company’s Kajiado plant, a cornerstone of EAPC’s operations.
According to details shared in the announcement, the funds will support the construction of a new clinkerisation plant and additional grinding capacity, alongside broader upgrades to existing infrastructure.
Central to the expansion is a turnkey clinker plant designed by a global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor.
The new facility is expected to significantly enhance production efficiency and reduce reliance on imported clinker, a key cost component in cement manufacturing.
Alongside capacity expansion, the investment will focus on boosting energy efficiency across the plant.
Cement production is energy-intensive, and improvements in this area are expected to lower operating costs while aligning the company with modern sustainability and environmental standards.
The programme also includes manufacturing upgrades aimed at modernising EAPC’s production lines, some of which have operated for decades.
These improvements are intended to enhance product consistency, reliability and competitiveness in an increasingly crowded regional cement market.
In addition to plant and equipment, part of the funding has been earmarked for staff welfare initiatives. While details were not specified, this element signals an effort to stabilise operations internally as the company embarks on a comprehensive operational turnaround.
Amsons Group said the first phase of funding for the expansion has already been secured, a development that “ending years of investment uncertainty” for the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed cement producer.
For EAPC, which has faced prolonged financial and operational challenges, the secured funding represents a critical step towards restoring full production capacity and market relevance.
The expansion comes at a time when demand for cement in East Africa remains closely tied to infrastructure development, housing construction and public works.
By nearly tripling its output, EAPC is positioning itself to capture a larger share of this demand while improving economies of scale.
The backing by Amsons Group, through its subsidiary Kalahari Cement, also brings regional industrial experience into EAPC’s operations.
The investor has framed the expansion as anchoring a full operational turnaround, suggesting that the capital injection is part of a broader strategy to stabilise finances, modernise assets and strengthen governance.
Once completed, the expanded Kajiado facility is expected to transform EAPC into a significantly larger and more efficient producer, capable of competing more aggressively with both local and regional rivals.
The three-year rollout provides a clear timeline for execution, with the phased investment approach designed to minimise disruption while progressively lifting capacity.
For Kenya’s cement sector, the announcement signals renewed confidence in long-term demand and industrial investment.
For East African Portland Cement, it marks a pivotal moment, with the scale of the Sh25.8 billion commitment reaffirming expectations of recovery and growth after a prolonged period of uncertainty.
