East African Portland Cement PLC (EAPC) has categorically denied allegations aired by Citizen TV suggesting its operations have been shut down due to a KES. 500 million debt. The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, and EAPC jointly issued a statement to assure stakeholders and the public that factory operations continue uninterrupted.
“These reports are inaccurate. The EAPC factory is still running and producing cement as usual,” the statement emphasized. The organization clarified that while quarrying activities have been temporarily paused to meet environmental and sustainability standards, this has not affected cement production or market availability.
The misleading claims raised concerns about the company’s financial health and its role in the construction sector. EAPC’s Acting Managing Director, Mohamed Adan, reassured the public of the company’s commitment to transparency and high-quality products. “We understand the concerns this misinformation may have caused and remain committed to keeping our operations transparent,” Adan stated.
Echoing this sentiment, Elijah Mwangi, Principal Secretary at the State Department for Mining, reinforced the government’s support for EAPC’s ongoing contribution to Kenya’s infrastructure growth. “EAPC continues to serve the construction industry with quality cement products and to play a key role in building Kenya’s future,” Mwangi said.
EAPC’s clarification comes amidst heightened scrutiny of public sector firms and their financial accountability. The company remains steadfast in its mission to serve the construction sector, balancing environmental compliance with operational efficiency.
