BOLDEN African News · Tuesday 27 October 2026
Ruto breaks ground on Devki Group's Ksh70 billion clinker and cement plant in Kitui
President William Ruto broke ground on 27 October on Devki Group's Ksh70 billion clinker and cement plant at Ngaaie, Mwingi North, the first cement manufacturing facility in Kitui County. Global Cement reports the investment at US$538 million, with completion scheduled for August 2027. The plant is intended to reduce Kenya's reliance on imported clinker.
Why it matters
Local clinker production reduces Kenya's exposure to imported inputs for cement, a core material for construction and infrastructure.
Sources: Citizen Digital, Global Cement · 27 October 2026