President William Ruto called out Kenya's cement industry for its import habits. Speaking at a contract signing for the Matuga Clinker Line in Nairobi County, Ruto pushed manufacturers to use local materials instead. He questioned the logic of spending billions to import what he called just stones, referring to limestone.
Ruto pointed out that Kenya has plenty of limestone and other necessary raw materials. He argued that importing these readily available resources hurts the country's industrial potential and economic independence. The president stated the focus should be on processing local materials to create cement, a move he sees as fundamental for job creation and saving foreign currency.
He framed this as part of a larger government strategy to boost domestic manufacturing in key sectors like cement and steel. Ruto said the Matuga project aligns with a vision for Kenya to meet its own cement demand and become a regional competitor, stimulating nationwide economic growth.
Ruto pointed out that Kenya has plenty of limestone and other necessary raw materials. He argued that importing these readily available resources hurts the country's industrial potential and economic independence. The president stated the focus should be on processing local materials to create cement, a move he sees as fundamental for job creation and saving foreign currency.
He framed this as part of a larger government strategy to boost domestic manufacturing in key sectors like cement and steel. Ruto said the Matuga project aligns with a vision for Kenya to meet its own cement demand and become a regional competitor, stimulating nationwide economic growth.
