Kisumu cement industry expands with new Nyando factory

Author: Dominic OmondiPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Kisumu cement industry expands with new Nyando factory

Kisumu County is set to get a second cement factory in the Awasi area of Nyando. The new plant will strengthen the county’s role in manufacturing cement, a key material for construction. Kisumu is emerging as a hub for the cement industry.

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