A Kenyan cement manufacturer,
The firm says that their entry into the local market is among other things informed by the pace of development and infrastructure establishment in the country, creating an opportunity for supply.
The firm is availing cement to Rwandan importers from their recently launched plant in Nakuru,
"The Rwandan market is one of the fastest growing economies in
The producer is availing cement for both small scale buyers and large projects working with local outlets and traders across the country and has provisions for direct import for purchase of large scale quantities.
"The customs documentation and process is fairly simple since both
The brand promises competitive pricing in the local market with an aim to drive to growth and acceptability.
According to the firm, purchase from the Kenyan based plant is
The brand has attained both regional and global cement certifications including licensing and certification from the
"The end goal of the product being available in the Rwandan market at competitive prices is improved infrastructure projects in
The entrance of the firm in the local market is expected to address cement shortages and price hikes often experienced in the local market.
In the previous years, whenever there has been a major construction project, there have been supply shortages and consequent price hike.
At the moment, the annual demand of cement is estimated at over 1.2M tonnes annually. There are two cement plants operational in the country with a capacity of 600,000 tonnes each but not operational at full capacity. This has left a supply gap necessitating imports.
With a number of a number of major infrastructure projects lined up including a new airport in Bugesera, the demand is set to go up in coming years.
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