Portland Cement factory shut as workers protest against new boss

Vehicles barricade Portland Cement’s main gate as employees protested appointment of new managing director on December 23, 2024.

Photo credit: Stanley Ngotho | Nation Media Group

Striking employees of the East Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) on Monday barricaded the main gate of the Athi River-based factory, paralysing operations amid claims of bias in the appointment of the company’s new managing director.

Bruno O. Obodha was named to the post by President William Ruto last Friday to replace Mohammed Osman Adan, who was serving in an acting capacity.

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