National Cement Company Ltd · A member of the Devki Group
Made in Kenya since 2010

Quality changes the nation.

Simba Cement is made by National Cement Company Ltd, a member of the Devki Group. From our clinker plant at Merueshi to grinding plants at Athi River and Salgaa, we make cement that Kenyans trust for homes, high-rise buildings and national infrastructure.

Simba Cement silo with the lion emblem
Simba Cement 32.5R 50kg bag Simba Power 42.5N 50kg bag
20%+of Kenya's cement
market served
  • 2010First Simba Cement bag produced
  • 3,700+Employees across our operations
  • 5×Grinding capacity expansion in 2013
  • 3Kenyan plants: Merueshi, Athi River, Salgaa
What we make

Our products

Cement and paving blocks made to the highest standard, at prices that make building affordable for every Kenyan. Tap a product to get a quote on WhatsApp.

General purposeSimba Cement 32.5R

Simba Cement 32.5R

Portland Pozzolana Cement · CEM IV/B-P 32.5R

Our everyday all-rounder for homes and general construction. Rapid early strength means formwork comes off sooner and your site keeps moving.

Strength class
32.5 MPa @ 28 days
Early strength
Rapid (R)
Standard
KS EAS 18-1
Pack
50 kg bag
High strengthSimba Power 42.5N

Simba Power 42.5N

Portland Cement · 42.5N

Built for structural work that carries real load: columns, beams, suspended slabs, bridges, towers and high-rise frames.

Strength class
42.5 MPa @ 28 days
Early strength
Normal (N)
Standard
KS EAS 18-1
Pack
50 kg bag
CabroPaving Blocks

Paving Blocks

Hexagonal & interlocking cabro

Good-looking, durable paving blocks that are quick to lay. Made in a wide range of colours, designs and finishes for driveways, parking and walkways.

Uses
Driveways, parking, walkways
Finish
Range of colours
Install
Quick interlocking
Order
Per m² or per pallet
Truck loaded with Simba Cement bags

Bulk & project supply

Contractors, developers, hardware stockists and ready-mix plants: order by the truckload and we'll schedule dispatch straight to your site or yard.

Request bulk quote
Grade guide

Which Simba
do I need?

A quick guide for fundis, contractors and home builders. Still unsure? Send us your plan on WhatsApp and we'll advise.

Job on siteSimba Cement 32.5RSimba Power 42.5N
Foundations & strip footings
Block & stone walling (mortar)
Plastering & rendering
Floor screeds & ground slabs
Columns, beams & suspended slabs
Precast, cabro & machine blocks
Bridges, culverts & high-rise frames

Always follow your engineer's mix design for structural concrete.

Inside the Simba Cement grinding plant Simba Cement bags on the packing line
About us

About National
Cement Ltd

In line with the vision and commitment of Mr Narendra Raval (Guru), we supply building and construction materials at affordable cost so that Kenyans can build their homes in a cost-effective way. National Cement Company Limited was the third major diversification and growth initiative of the Devki Group.

We started producing cement in 2010 under the Simba Cement brand from a single grinding mill. As demand grew, we expanded grinding capacity five times over in 2013, reached more than 20% of the local market and began exporting across East Africa. To reduce our reliance on imported raw materials, we built our own clinker plant at Merueshi.

We thank the Kenya Commercial Bank and the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) for their partnership through our growing journey.

  • 2010Production starts under the Simba brand
  • 2013Grinding capacity grows 5×
  • TodayClinker, grinding & paving blocks in Kenya and Uganda
Manufacturing

From clinker
to your site

We control every step, from clinker to the bag, so every delivery performs the same way on your site.

Clinker nodules
Merueshi

Clinker plant

Our state-of-the-art clinker plant uses local raw materials and eco-friendly technology, which keeps the cost of a bag affordable for everyday Kenyans.

Simba Cement Nakuru grinding plant
Salgaa, Nakuru

Nakuru grinding plant

A Sh6.8 billion plant that brings Simba Cement closer to builders in Nakuru and beyond, supporting Kenya's affordable housing drive.

Simba Cement bags on a conveyor
Packing lines

Packing & dispatch

Modern packing lines fill every 50 kg bag and send it out by truck to hardware stores and building sites across the country.

News room

News & events

Nakuru grinding plant opening

Official opening of the Simba Cement Nakuru grinding plant

Our new grinding plant in Salgaa, Nakuru County, is now officially open.

Inside the Nakuru plant

Kenya's Simba Cement opens Sh6.8 billion plant

Devki Group's new plant in Nakuru, which chairman Narendra Raval says will boost cement supply across the region.

Simba Cement silo

Simba Cement's Nakuru plant promises 700 new jobs

The new factory lifts our combined annual production capacity to two million tonnes.

Packing line

New Nakuru factory backs the Affordable Housing pillar

The plant supports government efforts to grow manufacturing and deliver affordable homes.

Devki Group

Our group companies

Simba Cement is part of one of East Africa's largest manufacturing groups.

  • Devki Steel Mills Ltd
  • Maisha Mabati Mills Ltd
  • Maisha Packaging Company Ltd
  • Northwood Aviation Agencies Ltd
  • Mavuno Fertilizers & Minerals
  • NCCL Uganda

Downloads

Company policies and product documents.

Sales & orders

Let's get you
building

Talk to our sales team for prices, stock and delivery. We'll help you pick the right grade.

Head office · Athi River

National Cement Company Ltd,
Off Mombasa Road, opposite Lukenya Road

Nakuru unit · Salgaa

Near Teachers Training College, Salgaa, Nakuru County

Request a quote

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Prefer to talk? Call 0780 653 866.

FAQ

Common questions

Which grade should I use for my house?

For most home building (foundations, walling, plastering and ground slabs), Simba Cement 32.5R is the right choice. For suspended slabs, columns and beams on buildings with more than one storey, use Simba Power 42.5N. Send us your plan on WhatsApp if you're unsure.

What do 32.5R and 42.5N mean?

The number is the minimum strength, in MPa, that the cement reaches after 28 days. The letter shows how fast it gains strength early on: R means rapid and N means normal. The higher the number, the heavier the structural load it is made for.

Do you deliver?

Yes. We deliver bagged cement, bulk truckloads and paving blocks to building sites, hardware stores and yards. Send us your location and quantity on WhatsApp and we'll give you a delivery quote.

How should I store cement on site?

Keep bags off the ground on pallets, under a roof or tarpaulin and away from walls. Stack them no more than 10 high and use the oldest stock first. Cement is best used within 3 months.

Can hardware stores become stockists?

Yes. We supply retailers and wholesalers across Kenya. Call 0780 653 866 to talk to our sales team about becoming a stockist.

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