Cement production rose by 17.3% in the first half of 2025 to 4.85 million tonnes from 4.14 million tonnes in the same period of 2024 according to official data.
Monthly output crossed the 800,000-tonne mark consistently from March to June 2025.
May 2025 was the strongest month, with output hitting 845,017 tonnes.
Cement consumption followed a similar trajectory, rising to 4.76 million tonnes in H1 2025 compared to 3.90 million tonnes in H1 2024, a 22.1% year-on-year growth. Bag prices remain elevated, ranging from KSh 780 to KSh 855.
