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East African Portland Cement Company has increased the price of its Blue Triangle cement by Sh10 per bag, citing rising costs of raw materials.
In a notice to customers, the company said the revision applies to its 50kg Portland Pozzolanic Cement (CEM IV 32.5) and took effect on March 11, representing a 1.39 percent increase in the ex-factory price.
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“Due to the continuous rise in raw material prices, we will be increasing our prices by KES 10 per bag effective 11th March 2026,” the firm stated.
The company explained that the adjustment was necessary as input costs across the construction materials supply chain continue to climb.
The price hike comes months after a major ownership change at the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed company. In November 2025, Kalahari Cement Ltd, a subsidiary of Tanzania’s Amsons Group, acquired a 29.2 percent stake in East African Portland Cement in a deal worth about Sh718 million.
The shares were purchased from Associated International Cement Limited and Cementia Holding AG at Sh27.30 per share, making Kalahari Cement one of the company’s largest shareholders.
Founded in 1933, East African Portland Cement is among Kenya’s oldest cement producers, manufacturing cement under the Blue Triangle brand.
The company faces competition from rivals such as Bamburi Cement PLC and Savannah Cement, with demand closely tied to fluctuations in the construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.
