Cement News tagged under: West Pokot cement plant
Devki Group to switch to self-power generation by 202308 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsDevki Group is planning to generate its own power by 2023 as the high cost of power is seen by the company as the biggest threat to Kenya’s manufacturing sector. Narendra Raval, Devki Group founder, said the decision to self-generate the company’s own power became clearer after Kenya Power demanded KES2.8bn (US$24.4m) to connect electricity to the Emali clinker factory. The company will start with a 64MW power plant in the Pokot region as it commences construction on on the Pokot cemen... |
West Pokot cement plant faces further construction delays12 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsSimba Cement has come up against logistical difficulties in the construction of its West Pokot cement plant in Kenya. The project has been in planning for a decade and Simba Cement (National Cement - Devki Group) took over the project when it acquired the Indian company Cemtech Ltd earlier this year. The completion of the factory in Ortum is expected to be delayed by one year and Simba Cement intends to hold public consulations and forums with local residents about the process having receiv... |
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