Driven by the state’s Affordable Housing Programme, Kenya’s cement demand is projected to rise 7-8% annually. According to UNIDO’s Net Zero Partnership for Industrial Decarbonization, this expansion provides an unmissable opportunity for manufacturers to avoid costly traditional clinker line expansions by adopting Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) technology.
Developed in collaboration with Meru University, the LC3 blend permits producers to substitute up to 60% of carbon-intensive clinker with locally sourced calcined clay and limestone. This low-carbon transition cuts manufacturing emissions by 40% and requires only minimal modifications to existing production lines, significantly reducing upfront capital and operational costs.
To accelerate market adoption, UNIDO and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers are launching a technical assistance call to help local producers design bankable green proposals. Concurrently, the government is drafting green public procurement frameworks, ensuring sustainable materials play a leading role in upcoming state-led building and infrastructure projects.
Source: UNIDO
