What BAMBURI CEMENT CO LTD does

Bamburi Cement Plc is a Kenya-based cement and concrete manufacturer founded in 1951 and listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Following the December 2024 acquisition by Tanzania's Amsons Group — which acquired control from the Holcim Group — and the prior divestiture of its Ugandan subsidiary Hima Cement in March 2024, Bamburi now operates exclusively in Kenya. The company runs cement grinding capacity in Nairobi/Athi River, ready-mix concrete plants in Mombasa and Nairobi through its Bamburi Special Products subsidiary, and is constructing a new 5,000-tonne-per-day integrated clinker facility in Kwale County targeted for 2028 commissioning, contracted to CBMI Construction under a $250 million EPC deal.

The product portfolio spans cement brands targeted at distinct use cases: Fundi and Tembo for residential builds, Nguvu and Powermax for commercial/infrastructure, Powerplus and Powercrete for high-performance applications, SETI 300 for premium projects, Duracem for chloride-resistant marine applications, and the recently launched DURAPLUS eco-friendly cement claiming a 45%+ CO2 emissions reduction. Beyond bagged cement, Bamburi Special Products supplies readymix concrete (15–40MPa grades plus 40MPa+ high-strength), precast paving and building blocks, the Ultra-series of waterproof/pervious/fibre-reinforced variants, and Powerraft mass-concrete solutions. Customers span flagship Kenyan government infrastructure (Mwache Dam, Thwake Dam, Makupa Bridge, Talanta Stadium, SGR, Nairobi Expressway), commercial developers, and individual home builders.

Revenue is generated through one-time physical-product sales via a multi-channel go-to-market: direct enterprise field sales to large projects, phone and WhatsApp-based inside sales to SMBs and individual buyers, and a network of construction-material distributors across Kenya. FY2023 turnover was KES 22 billion (+6.3% YoY) on a continuing-operations basis, with H1 2025 turnover of KES 11.419 billion (+5% YoY). The Amsons Group has committed approximately KES 51 billion (~$400 million) over three years to fund the Kwale clinker build-out, sustainability upgrades, and the company's net-zero-by-2050 decarbonization roadmap.

Name

BAMBURI CEMENT CO LTD

Legal name

Bamburi Cement Plc

Website

https://bamburigroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bamburi Cement Plc is a Kenya-based cement and concrete manufacturer founded in 1951, serving government infrastructure, commercial construction, and residential builders across Kenya. Owned by Amsons Group since December 2024, the company operates grinding, ready-mix, and new clinker facilities with a sustainability-focused product portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (32731), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA), Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Ready-mix concrete
• Construction materials
• Precast concrete products
• Eco-friendly cement

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cement Products Sales: Sale of various cement products including Fundi Cement, Tembo Cement, Nguvu Cement, Powermax, Duracem, Powerplus, Powercrete, and SETI 300 for different construction applications.
2. Special Products - Concrete: Sale of Ready-mix concrete and Precast concrete blocks through Bamburi Special Products subsidiary, including Ultra-series Concrete and Powerraft Concrete for large-scale projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bamburi Cement manufactures and sells a portfolio of cement and concrete products in Kenya for infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction. The cement range includes general-purpose brands (Fundi, Tembo), high-strength options (Nguvu, Powermax, Powerplus, Powercrete, SETI 300), chloride-resistant Duracem for marine/coastal projects, and eco-friendly DURAPLUS. Through its Bamburi Special Products subsidiary, the company supplies ready-mix concrete, precast concrete blocks, ultra-series concrete (waterproof, pervious, fibre-reinforced), and Powerraft concrete for large-scale mass concrete projects.

Product overview

Bamburi Cement offers a comprehensive portfolio of cement and concrete products across multiple brands. The cement range includes general-purpose options like Fundi Cement and Tembo Cement for residential use, premium products such as Powermax and Powerplus for commercial construction, specialized cements like Duracem (chloride-resistant for marine environments) and SETI 300 for high-performance applications, and eco-friendly DURAPLUS which reduces CO2 emissions by over 45%. Beyond cement, the company provides special products including Precast Concrete (paving blocks and building blocks), Readymix Concrete (15-40MPa grades), Ultra-series Concrete (waterproof, pervious, and fibre-reinforced variants), and Powerraft Concrete for large-scale projects. All products are delivered through the parent Amsons Group's distribution network across Kenya.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fundi Cement General-purpose cement designed for housing and small-scale building projects, targeted at individual home builders and small contractors.
• Tembo Cement Premium cement brand suitable for residential construction and personal building projects.
• Nguvu Cement High-strength cement designed for commercial and infrastructure projects requiring superior durability.
• Powermax Premium cement product designed for high-rise buildings and commercial construction projects.
• Duracem Specialized cement with enhanced chloride resistance for marine applications and coastal infrastructure projects.
• Powerplus Cement product designed for modern commercial buildings and infrastructure development.
• Powercrete Cement designed for specialized construction applications requiring rapid strength development.
• SETI 300 Premium cement product designed for high-performance construction applications.
• DURAPLUS Eco-Friendly Cement High-strength eco-friendly cement that reduces carbon dioxide emissions by over 45% compared to traditional Ordinary Portland Cement, supporting sustainability and decarbonization goals.
• Precast Concrete Concrete products including paving blocks and building blocks for various construction applications, sold through Bamburi Special Products.
• Readymix Concrete Factory-mixed concrete available in 15-40MPa grades, with high-strength options of 40MPa+ for extended delivery projects, supplied from Bamburi Special Products plants in Nairobi and Mombasa.
• Ultra-series Concrete Advanced concrete products including waterproof concrete, pervious concrete, and ultra-fibre reinforced concrete for specialized applications.
• Powerraft Concrete Rapid-supply concrete solution for large-scale mass concrete projects, supplied through Bamburi Special Products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in CO2 emissions with DURAPLUS cement compared to Ordinary Portland Cement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBMI ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 December 2025Chinese state-owned engineering and construction company engaged as EPC contractor for the $250 million Kwale clinker plant project. The plant will feature emissions-reduction technologies and be operational by 2028.
• IsuzuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2025Partnership for Women on Wheels (WoW) programme that equips women with professional driving skills in transport sector. Programme has graduated 64 women since inception, with 10 graduates in the 6th cohort.
• IFC (International Finance Corporation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBamburi Cement participates in IFC's Sourcing2Equal programme supporting women-owned businesses as part of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• BowmansminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAfrican law firm that advised on Amsons Group's acquisition of Bamburi Cement - the largest private investment by a Tanzanian firm in Kenya to date. Firm won African Firm of the Year at IFLR Africa Awards 2026.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holcim Group: Global cement major and Bamburi's former parent until December 2024; comparable as the originator of Bamburi's product technology, sustainability roadmap, and operational standards, and as a benchmark for valuation in listed cement markets.
• Dangote Cement: Africa's largest cement producer with pan-African operations; competes in East African markets through cross-border supply and pricing pressure, dwarfing Bamburi in scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Hima Cement (Uganda): Ugandan cement producer recently divested from Bamburi and now under Sarrai/Rwimi ownership; remains a direct regional competitor in East African cross-border cement trade, particularly into western Kenya.
• PPC Ltd (Pretoria Portland Cement): South African-headquartered cement producer with operations across sub-Saharan Africa; comparable as a publicly listed African cement peer with similar product portfolio and infrastructure project exposure.
• Tanzania Portland Cement (Twiga Cement): Tanzanian cement producer and Amsons Group portfolio company; sibling brand under the same parent, sharing strategy, distribution insights, and competing with Bamburi in cross-border East African trade.

Direct peers

• Mombasa Cement: Coast-region Kenyan cement producer that overlaps with Bamburi's coastal/marine application focus and competes for Coast infrastructure and residential construction demand.
• Savannah Cement (formerly ARM Cement): Kenyan cement manufacturer (acquired from Athi River Mining) operating the Kaloleni plant; competes with Bamburi on Portland cement supply to Kenyan infrastructure and construction projects.
• East African Portland Cement Company: Direct Kenyan cement competitor also serving infrastructure and construction markets; overlaps with Bamburi on Portland cement production and government infrastructure contracts in Kenya.
• National Cement Company (Kenya): Kenyan cement producer operating a clinker plant in Meru, directly competing with Bamburi across East African cement markets, including infrastructure and residential segments.

Others

• Crown Paints Kenya: Kenyan building products company adjacent to Bamburi's customer base (construction industry); comparable as a Nairobi-listed East African building materials peer with overlapping distribution channels to contractors and developers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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