Portland cement in another phase of major maintenance shutdown

East African Portland Cement Managing Director Oliver Kirubai, Right makes a point as Board Chairman Retired Brigadier Richard Mbithi, Centre and company head of Finance Mohamed Osman listens during a tour of the plant. [File, Standard]

East African Portland Cement last week started the second phase of upgrading its Athi River-based plant in a plan that is expected to increase its cement production capacity to one million tonnes annually in the next two years.

The cement firm on March 13 commenced a major turnaround shutdown, which it said is a pivotal step in its journey towards realising its ambitious goals and solidifying its position as a regional leader in the cement industry.