Bamburi Cement Eyes Infrastructure Boom After Leadership Change

Bamburi Cement Plc has appointed Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as Chief Executive Officer effective 1st April 2026, in a leadership transition that underscores the company’s growing focus on modernization and technology-driven industrial transformation.

The move comes as the cement manufacturer seeks to upgrade its production systems, improve efficiency, and adopt more advanced manufacturing technologies to remain competitive in an evolving industrial landscape.

Mr. Ndugwa succeeds outgoing CEO Mr. Mohit Kapoor, with expectations that his regional experience within the Holcim Group will support the company’s shift toward smarter, more automated and data-driven operations.

Board Chairman Dr. John Simba said the incoming CEO brings a strong background in operational transformation and large-scale industrial management, which will be key in modernizing Bamburi Cement’s production footprint.

The leadership change aligns with the company’s broader strategy to enhance efficiency through upgraded clinker and cement production systems, while improving supply chain integration across regional markets.

A major component of this modernization drive is the US$250 million clinkerisation plant in Kwale County, which is expected to feature improved production technologies designed to increase output and efficiency.

The facility is set to raise clinker production capacity from 1 million to 2.6 million tonnes and cement output from 1.8 million to 4 million tonnes, reinforcing Bamburi’s push toward more advanced industrial capability.