This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
July 12, 2019
Savannah Cement, a leading local cement manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its market reach beyond Kenya to neighboring regional countries.
The expansion programme, which also includes a local market enhancement programme, aims to satisfy the growing demand for high-quality cement products as the government's efforts to roll out affordable housing under the Big 4 agenda continue to gain momentum.
According to Savannah Cement Managing Director Ronald Ndegwa, the firm is undertaking a Kshs. 5 billion capacity grinding plant expansion programme at its Kitengela manufacturing complex.
The project involves the construction of a 1,200,000 tons per year milling plant to double the firm's current installed capacity.
Speaking at an event to mark Savannah Cement's 7th anniversary, Ndegwa said, "At Savannah Cement, we are banking on the regional market opportunities and those presented by the affordable housing projects under the Big Four agenda which promises better prospects for the local cement market."
He added that the integration of a second grinding plant, a state-of-the-art vertical roller mill, has been configured to ensure a dust-free manufacturing system and will also serve to enhance the company's environmental conservation commitments.
As part of the expansion project, Savannah Cement contractors are currently installing an energy-efficient vertical cement grinding mill supplied by the FLSmidth, the Danish engineering solutions provider.
Established in 2012, Savannah Cement has progressively cemented its growth foundation in the local and regional market.
