Ruto hails Sh32 billion Bamburi–SINOMA-CBMI deal as catalyst for industrial growth
President William Ruto lauded a Sh32 billion investment agreement between Bamburi Cement PLC and SINOMA-CBMI Construction Co. Ltd, saying it exemplifies the transformative public–private partnerships needed to unlock Kenya’s Sh5 trillion rapid national development ambition.
Speaking in Nairobi during the contract-signing ceremony, the President said the new clinker production line—set to be developed in Matuga—will significantly strengthen Kenya’s industrial base while accelerating delivery of strategic national infrastructure.
“This is the kind of deliberate, aligned investment that advances our shared national goals,” Ruto said.
“It underscores our commitment to supporting initiatives that drive growth, jobs, and regional balance.”
The project is expected to bolster domestic cement capacity and directly support flagship programmes, including the Affordable Housing Programme.
Beyond infrastructure, it is projected to create meaningful employment opportunities for young people, stimulate local enterprises and supply chains, and anchor manufacturing growth at the Coast—promoting more balanced regional industrialisation.
Ruto commended Bamburi Cement and SINOMA-CBMI for translating investment intent into action, noting that the partnership demonstrates confidence in Kenya’s economic trajectory and industrial potential.
“This milestone reflects our resolve to crowd in private capital alongside public investment to deliver faster, broader-based development,” he added.
SINOMA-CBMI is a major global engineering firm, part of the China National Building Materials Group (CNBM), specializing in cement industry projects, offering EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services for cement plants, and increasingly focusing on sustainable solutions like alternative fuels and green tech for decarbonization.
They are known for massive projects in over 50 countries, including recent major contracts in Kenya and the Caribbean, driving industrial growth and green transitions in the sector.