Coal plant construction set to boost demand for cement

Executives of Amu Power Company, a consortium planning to build a coal-fired plant in Lamu, have said they will build a 210-metre concrete stacking tube, opening a huge market for cement and steel.

The stack, expected to be the tallest structure in East Africa, is meant to discharge smoke at safe heights to prevent harm to the environment.
The project also involves the construction of cooling towers and a 10km road network to open up the site.