Dangote to build Kenya cement plant in $1.48bn Africa deal

A Chinese firm has signed a deal worth $1.487 billion with Nigeria-based cement giant Dangote Group to build cement plants in several African countries including Kenya.

Owner of Dangote Group and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has in the past revealed intention to put up a plant in Kenya. He has already been given nod to prospect for limestone in Kanziku-Simisi, Kitui South sub-county by the county government.