# Kenya announces KSh 47.8 billion clinker factory in Kitui County

President William Ruto announced a KSh 47.8 billion clinker factory in Kitui County, Kenya, set to launch in January 2026. It will be the largest clinker facility in Kenya, boosting domestic cement production and reducing imports.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-11-23
- Where: Kitui County, Kenya
- Value: $370.0M (47.8B KES)
- Starts operating: Jan 2026
- Status: announced
- Products: clinker
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Government of Kenya](https://endata.com/companies/31390.md)

## Sources

- [radio47.fm](https://www.radio47.fm/business/ruto-announces-ksh-47-8b-clinker-factory-for-kitui-massive-industrial-boost-12702/), 2025-11-23: "This project is not just about building a factory; it is about building self-reliance."

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