Cement firm bets on use of local clinker to cut costs

West Pokot and Kajiado counties, among other parts of the country, have large deposits of clinker. [iStockphoto]

A local cement firm is keen on using locally produced clinker to reduce the cost of its products even as the country scales up the construction of affordable houses.

National Cement Company Ltd said West Pokot and Kajiado counties, among other parts of the country, have large deposits of clinker that can be explored instead of relying on imports which are responsible for higher prices of cement.