Kenya shuts down operations at East African Portland Cement
The government of Kenya has halted operations at the East African Portland Cement. The Ministry of Mining, through Director Gregory Kituku gave the orders and cited debt arrears as cause of the shutdown.
The debt of Ksh. 525 million is in unpaid cement levy. Director Gregory Kituku said the company also failed to comply with government regulations and safety standards. EAPCC, which operates quarries in Kajiado and Sultan Hamud, has allegedly been conducting illegal mining activities since 2016.
East African Portland Cement Company
The local community is said to have received no benefits from the company’s operations due to the non-payment of government levies. Police officers have been deployed to enforce the shutdown at the quarries, which transport approximately 21 lorries daily, each carrying 30 tonnes. The company’s supervisor expressed regret over the decision, emphasizing the potential job losses among local youth and urging the government to reconsider.
The affected operations include the Portland Quarry and Sparetech Ltd in Kajiado, as well as the Kibini Quarry at Sultan Hamud. The shutdown raises significant economic and regulatory concerns for both the company and the local community.
East African Portland Cement Company commonly known by its abbreviation EAPCC, is a Kenyan based construction company specializing in the manufacturing and selling of cement and cement related products. EAPCC’s headquarters are located in Athi River, a small town about 30 km from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. The company has operations in Kenya and Uganda.
