Kenya’s sixth cement maker, savannah cement, has begun production at its athi river epz-base. The sh8.5 billion factory has an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes with an expansion allowance to double this. Its entry into the kenyan cement market signals fresh pressure for operators already feeling the pinch after the launch of mombasa and national cement firms recently. The three new firms have invested massively in a sector traditionally controlled by three firms — bamburi, east africa portland, and athi river mining.the increased competition is set to put pressure on cement prices, which have remained relatively stable despite escalating input costs.