Bamburi Cement Plc has moved to reposition itself for intensified competition in the East and Central African cement market through a strategic leadership transition that sees Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective 1st April 2026.
The appointment signals the company’s growing focus on expanding its footprint beyond Kenya as regional demand for cement surges, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, urbanization, and cross-border trade integration.
Mr. Ndugwa takes over from outgoing CEO Mr. Mohit Kapoor at a time when regional cement producers are aggressively scaling up capacity to secure a larger share of the fast-growing market.
Board Chairman Dr. John Simba said the incoming CEO’s extensive experience within the Holcim Group, particularly across South Africa, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, positions him well to drive Bamburi’s regional competitiveness strategy.
The leadership change is closely linked to the company’s broader ambition to strengthen supply networks across East and Central Africa while improving efficiency and production scalability.
Central to this expansion plan is the US$250 million clinkerisation plant in Kwale County, a flagship project expected to boost output and enhance Bamburi Cement’s ability to serve both domestic and export markets.
The facility is projected to significantly increase clinker capacity from 1 million to 2.6 million tonnes and cement production from 1.8 million to 4 million tonnes, reinforcing the company’s regional supply strength.