# Simba Cement factory in West Pokot, Kenya, nears completion

Narendra Raval's Simba Cement factory in West Pokot, Kenya, is nearing completion, with first production expected in August 2023. The plant will produce an additional 2.5 million tonnes of clinker annually.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-02-27
- Where: West Pokot County, Kenya
- Starts operating: Aug 2023
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 2.5 million tonnes of clinker per year
- Products: clinker, cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Simba Cement](https://endata.com/companies/31774.md)
- [National Cement](https://endata.com/companies/31162.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [biznakenya.com](https://biznakenya.com/simba-cement-west-pokot/), 2023-02-27: "The plant is on the final stage of completion with the first production expected to be out by August."

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