Cement Manufacturing in East Africa
Cement Manufacturing in East Africa at Sarrai Group unites Hima Cement (Uganda) and Rai Cement (Kenya) to deliver dependable materials for housing, commercial builds, and national infrastructure. With manufacturing footprints in strategic corridors and customer teams close to project sites, we prioritize quality, on-time logistics, and technical support for contractors, distributors, and developers across the region.
Cement Manufacturing in East Africa: Our Footprint
Hima Cement — Uganda. In November 2023, Holcim signed a definitive agreement to sell Hima Cement to Sarrai Group; the transaction completed in March 2024 following approvals. Today, Hima Cement operates as part of Sarrai Group, strengthening domestic supply and regional reach.
Rai Cement — Kenya. Established in January 2017, Rai Cement serves the North Rift, South Rift, Nyanza, and Western regions from its plant along the Kericho–Kisumu highway (Awasi/Muhoroni corridor)—a location chosen for proximity to major projects and road networks.
These sites allow Sarrai Group to align plant schedules, dispatch windows, and inventory with contractor timelines, reducing the risk of delays on critical works.
What We Offer
Portland cement products for general construction and masonry applications—reliable strength development, consistent fineness, and predictable setting times.
Project support: Pre-bid guidance on grades and consumption estimates; delivery planning; documentation for compliance and quality control.
Logistics reliability: Routing via established distribution hubs to keep stock moving during peak construction periods and seasonal bottlenecks.
(Where applicable, building-material adjacencies such as cement poles, industrial packaging bags, and PVC pipes are produced within the Group’s manufacturing ecosystem to support utility and infrastructure projects.)
Quality & Compliance
Our plants follow documented SOPs and work to the national standards in their respective markets. We safeguard consistency through:
Incoming raw-material checks (chemistry and moisture) and optimized raw-mix design.
Process control across grinding and kiln operations; kiln/finish-mill audits scheduled to keep variability low.
Lab testing for fineness, setting time, and compressive strength, with calibration routines that protect data integrity.
Packaging integrity—weight control, pallet stability, and clear batch coding for traceability.
Hima Cement (Uganda): A New Chapter with Sarrai Group
With Sarrai Group ownership finalized in March 2024, Hima Cement’s focus is on stable supply and customer service, supporting Uganda’s housing programs, private developments, and infrastructure. The combination of local decision-making and regional relationships enables faster responses to demand spikes and special project needs—while governance ensures quality, safety, and environmental compliance remain non-negotiable
Rai Cement (Kenya): Serving Western & Rift Projects
From its Awasi/Muhoroni location on the Kericho–Kisumu Road, Rai Cement is positioned to serve contractors and hardware networks across Western Kenya, Nyanza, and the Rift. The team emphasizes customer proximity, quick dispatch, and supportive after-sales relationships—so builders can plan pours, manage crew time, and control overall project risk.
Why Build with Sarrai Group
Integrated reach: Uganda + Kenya footprints that shorten lead times and diversify supply routes.
Consistent performance: discipline in raw-mix, process, and quality labs—so batch-to-batch behavior is predictable.
Project partnership: technical input on grade selection, curing best practices, and storage/handling on site.
Accountability: safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement embedded in how we operate.
Use Cases & Sectors
Housing & Commercial: masonry, screeds, plaster, and structural works
Public Infrastructure: roads, bridges, water works, schools, health facilities
Industrial & Utilities: floor slabs, silos, substation and cement pole applications where specified
Retail & Distribution: hardware networks and regional distributors seeking reliable volumes
Sustainability & Community
We pursue continuous improvement in energy efficiency, emissions control, and resource stewardship—and we partner with local leaders on skills programs, road maintenance, and health & education initiatives near our plants. This blends industrial progress with community well-being and long-term regional resilience.
Add Your Heading Text Here
Need dependable cement supply, flexible dispatch plans, and responsive technical support? Our teams can tailor grades, delivery windows, and documentation to your project.