# Devki Group breaks ground for cement plant in Kitui, Kenya

President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking of the Devki Clinker and Cement Plant in Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County, Kenya. The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 5,000 tonnes per day and aims to boost local cement production and reduce import dependence.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-10-27
- Where: Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County, Kenya
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 5,000 tonnes per day
- Products: clinker, cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Devki Group](https://endata.com/companies/15152.md)

## Sources

- [ipulse24.com](https://www.ipulse24.com/ruto-breaks-ground-for-devki-cement-plant-in-kitui-eyes-jobs-and-lower-import-dependence/), 2026-10-27: "We gather to break ground for Kitui County's first cement manufacturing plant."

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