Bamburi Cement Appoints Geoffrey Ndugwa as New Chief Executive Officer

Bamburi Cement Plc has announced a major leadership transition aimed at strengthening its long-term growth and industrial expansion strategy, appointing Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 1st April 2026.

Mr. Ndugwa takes over from outgoing CEO Mr. Mohit Kapoor, marking a key shift in leadership as the company accelerates its investment drive in production capacity, sustainability, and infrastructure development.

The appointment comes at a time when Bamburi Cement is pushing forward with ambitious plans to expand clinker and cement production, positioning itself to meet rising demand driven by Kenya’s growing construction and infrastructure sectors.

The company’s Board Chairman Dr. John Simba said the new CEO brings extensive regional experience within the Holcim Group, with a track record in executive leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and operational transformation across sub-Saharan Africa.

Mr. Ndugwa, who previously served in senior roles including CEO positions in South Africa, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, is expected to steer the company through its next phase of expansion and operational efficiency.

His appointment aligns with Bamburi Cement’s broader strategic direction, which includes strengthening clinker self-sufficiency and scaling up production capacity to support large-scale infrastructure projects in Kenya and the region.

The company recently signed a US$250 million EPC contract for the construction of a clinkerisation plant in Kwale County, a project expected to significantly boost output while integrating carbon-reduction technologies as part of its sustainability agenda.

Bamburi Cement’s production targets include more than doubling clinker capacity from 1 million to 2.6 million tonnes and increasing cement output from 1.8 million to 4 million tonnes, a move aimed at reinforcing its competitiveness in the regional construction market.

Industry observers say the leadership change signals continuity in strategy but with renewed focus on execution, efficiency, and sustainable industrial growth.