Cement News tagged under: Kenya
Athi River calls for Kaloleni reopening, Kenya16 March 2012, Published under Cement NewsAthi River Mining has appealed to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) to re-open its factory at Kaloleni in Kilifi County, saying they have met all the conditions the environmental body set. According to reports by the Standard, Athi River Managing Director Pradeed Paunrana, said they had fulfilled the nine demands set by Nema. "We are in fully compliance with the Nema order and should be allowed to operate," he said. Mr Paunrana said all land deals at the plant wer... |
Bamburi Cement uncertain on 2012 outlook27 February 2012, Published under Cement NewsBamburi Cement, a unit of Lafarge, reported a 28 per cent rise in 2011 turnover supported by sales from its Ugandan unit but warns its performance this year could be affected by inflation and uncertain political outlook in the lead-up to Kenya's elections. The company earned a pre-tax profit of KES8.47bn at the end of 2011 from KES7.56bn in 2010. East Africa's largest cement maker had seen a 7.4 per cent decline in profits in 2010 compared to 2009. The group's turnover increased by 28 ... |
High Court blocks appointment of new chairman, Kenya16 February 2012, Published under Cement NewsA High Court Judge has blocked President Kibaki's appointment of new East African Portland Cement (EAPCC) chairman Dr Isaac Mpapaluu ole Mepenay pending a ruling on March 16, All Africa news reports. Judge Mohammed Warsame on Wednesday suspended the gazette notice on appointment of Mr Mepenay until a a ruling is made to determine whether the cement manufacturer is a state corporation. In an urgent application lodged at the High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday, four directors of EAPCC went to co... |
Kenya: quarry blockage paralyses cement plant13 February 2012, Published under Cement NewsBarely two weeks after the troubled East African Portland Cement (EAPC) resumed operations, the cement factory is facing closure due to lack of raw materials. Members of Maasai community have closed access to the cement factory’s quarry at Kabini and Ngurunga, thus crippling the operations of the cement firm. The 300-acre Kabini quarry is a no-go zone for company tippers. The material cannot be transported to the Athi River cement plant. Hundreds of workers at the plant now while their... |
EAPCC operations likely to resume on Thursday, Kenya25 January 2012, Published under Cement NewsEast African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) is expected to resume operations after the parties involved in a dispute have reached a solution. EAPCC chairman, Mark ole Karbolo, said that a “solution has been found” and that the board was meeting all stakeholders to agree on a return-to-work formula, All Africa news reported. "It is the intention of the board that the company resumes operations immediately. The underlying issues that were raised will be addressed following the right pro... |
East Africa Portland Cement workers return to plant, Kenya24 January 2012, Published under Cement NewsEast African Portland Cement employees have returned to plant operations after signing a ‘return-to-work’ agreement with management, local press reports. The agreement comes after the works was shut for more than eight days due to a dispute between staff and the board of directors. Chairman of the board, Mark Karbolo and Ogutu Were of the Chemical and Allied Workers Union, witnessed the signing of the deal. In the agreement, Karbolo said he will act on all the allegations attributed to... |
Mining closure set to affect Kenyan production16 January 2012, Published under Cement NewsOperations by Kenya’s leading cement producers including East African Portland Cement and Bamburi Cement – all with operations in the Athi River region – may be forced to halt production due to the closure of mines by locals in the county of Kajiado. Local newspaper the Nairobi Star reports that Maasai leaders have ordered the shut down all the mines. Other producers with operations in the Athi River region which are said to be affected include Simba Cement, Mombasa Cement and Rhino Cemen... |