Materials & Supplies

Cement Prices in Kenya

A 50kg bag of cement in Nairobi is selling at about Sh750.

Updated on

August 11, 2024

Workers mix cement at construction site. — Workers at a construction site. PHOTO | FILE

Cement prices in Kenya have risen significantly over the past six months.

A 50kg bag of cement in Nairobi is selling at an average of Sh750, up from as low as Sh600 last year. This price increase reverses a drop observed in the second half of last year.

Cement prices soared in April 2022 due to a global surge in the cost of coal, a key raw material for cement production. The increased costs of electricity and diesel further compelled local manufacturers to raise prices to offset production expenses.

Although the price escalation eased as manufacturers improved clinker availability and raised production, the introduction of new taxes has once again pushed up commodity prices, leading to increased building costs in the country.

Cement Price in Kenya

A spot check in Nairobi has revealed the following prices for top brands:

Simba Cement prices:

Simba 32.5R cement – Sh750 per bag.
Simba 42.5N cement – Sh1,250 per bag.
Rhino cement – Sh770 per bag.

Bamburi Cement prices:

Bamburi Fundi cement – Sh750 per bag.
Bamburi Tembo cement – Sh795 per bag.
Bamburi Nguvu cement – Sh835 per bag.
Bamburi Powermax cement – Sh1,300 per bag.

E.A Portland Cement prices:

Blue Triangle cement – Sh760 per bag.

Savannah Cement – Sh78 per bag.
Nyumba Cement – Sh760 per bag.

Editor’s Note: The above prices are accurate as of August 10, 2024. It is advisable to contact your local vendor for current cement prices in your hometown.