# West International Holdings begins construction of cement plant in Buikwe, Uganda

West International Holdings Ltd began construction of a UGX730m cement factory in Buikwe district, Uganda, with a capacity of 4,000 tpd, expected to employ 1,800 staff and be completed in 12 months.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-08-10
- Where: Buikwe district, Uganda
- Value: $196.2M (730.0M UGX)
- Jobs: 1,800
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 4,000 tpd
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [West International Holding Limited](https://endata.com/companies/52500.md)

## Sources

- [cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/177562/west-international-holdings-ltd-begins-construction-of-buikwe-cement-plant.html), 2024-08-13: "The construction of a new UGX730m (US$196,180.8m) cement factory has begun on a 50-acre (20.2ha) plot in the Buikwe district of Uganda."
- [ugandatradenews.com](https://ugandatradenews.com/uganda-commissions-construction-of-200m-cement-factory/), 2024-08-15: "Upon completion, the Buikwe grinding station will create over 1500 direct and indirect jobs while stimulating economic growth and development."

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