National Cement Company a Kenyan cement manufacturer has entered into the local markets of Rwanda, trading the product under the brand name Simba.
Dr. Narendra Raval Chairman and Chief Executive of the company made the announcement and said that the firm is availing cement to Rwandan importers from their recently launched plant in Nakuru, Kenya an estimated 500KM to the Rwandan border.
โThe Rwandan market is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Since the government of Rwanda is implementing and supporting several projects, the shortages in the Rwandan market has caused supply chain bottlenecks. The National Cement Company is bridging this gap by providing the said,โ Dr. Narendra.
Discounted prices
The firm is availing cement to Rwandan importers from their recently launched plant in Nakuru, Kenya an estimated 500KM to the Rwandan border. The cement will be available 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.
According to the firm, purchase from the Kenyan based plant is US $82.5 per ton, a promotional offer for the Rwandan market adding that dealers and importers in Rwanda will pass on discounted prices to the buyers and other end users.
โThe customs documentation and process is fairly simple since both Rwanda and Kenya fall within the East African Community. We have several dealers based within the country, some in Kigali and others spread across the country,โ said Dr. Narendra.
