Hima Cement has commenced construction of a US$40-m Cement Grinding Station in Tororo (Eastern Uganda) which will start production in mid-2018.
“The construction sector is rebounding, reflected by the 10% p/a increase in demand for cement.
“This is an opportunity to continue to serve our customers in this growing market. When we increase production of cement in the region more consumers will get access to cheaper cement which will boost the construction industry both in Uganda and the entire region where Lafarge has a footprint,” Daniel Pettersson, the Country CEO for Hima Cement said.
On completion, the new plant will increase Hima Cement’s production capacity from the current 0.9million Metric Tons to 1.9 million Metric Tons per year. The project is also expected to create hundreds of jobs both directly and indirectly through the supply chain.
The new cement plant in Tororo will be constructed by CBMI Construction Company Limited, which constructed the Rwenzori line at Hima Plant in 2010.
Hima cement is subsidiary of Lafarge holding which is the largest cement producing company internationally, in Africa; the holding has foot print in over 40 African countries.
Petterson He added that despite the challenges, Hima Cement is committed to continue investing in Uganda’s mineral sector.
