How to guard Kenya’s cement gains in an era of global competition

Kenya’s cement boom relies on clinker, boosting jobs and stabilising prices, but policy uncertainty threatens these gains.

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At dawn across many parts of Kenya, the day begins with the hum of mixers and the clang of metal as construction crews get to work. From growing estates on the edges of towns to new roads linking counties, building is part of everyday life.

Skylines are rising, neighbourhoods are expanding, and places that were once open fields are turning into homes, schools, and businesses. Construction tells a national story, visible in concrete, steel, and the steady pace of progress.

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