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Deep-Dive Report: The Clinker Race — How Narendra Raval and Two Rival Billionaires Are Betting $600 Million on Making East Africa's Cement Locally

For two decades East Africa imported the clinker that makes cement. Now three billionaires, led by former temple assistant Narendra Raval, are pouring $600 million into making it locally as the multinationals retreat and tariffs bite. Inside the bet on self-sufficiency.

,   and  Mfonobong Nsehe
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Deep-Dive Report: The Clinker Race — How Narendra Raval and Two Rival Billionaires Are Betting $600 Million on Making East Africa's Cement Locally

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