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Kenya’s competition watchdog cleared Amsons executive Edha Nahdi’s firm to buy NSSF’s Portland Cement stake, with an 18 month job lock.
Amsons Group will inject Sh25.8bn ($201.7m) into East Africa Portland Cement, aiming to lift output to 4 million tonnes within three years.
Bamburi Cement, recently acquired by Tanzania’s Amsons Group, reported a $7 million net loss in 2024, driven by forex losses from the sale of its Ugandan unit.
The $380 million investment will boost Kenya’s manufacturing, create jobs, and support AfCTA goals.
Nahdi’s crowning achievement is Amsons Group’s acquisition of Bamburi Cement, Kenya’s largest producer.
The move follows Amsons’ earlier purchase of an 18 percent stake in Bamburi Cement for $70 million after receiving regulatory approval.
The move is part of Amsons’ strategy to consolidate its presence in East Africa’s construction sector.
The green light from Kenyan authorities, coupled with unconditional approval from the COMESA Competition Commission, clears the regulatory path for Amsons' buyout bid.
The COMESA Competition Commission confirms the deal will not harm regional competition or result in market dominance, supporting trade integration.
The bid offers an investment of over Ksh23.5 billion ($182.4 million), equating to Ksh65 ($0.5) per share for up to 100 percent of Bamburi's shares.
Savannah Clinker's increased offer of Ksh76.55 ($0.59) per share values Bamburi at Ksh27.8 billion ($215.7 million), surpassing Amsons' earlier bid.
