EAPCC announces new strategy, Kenya

East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) of Kenya has announced the appointment of two  management positions and revamp its strategy implementation and operations as it aims to increase efficiency.

EAPCC has appointed two managers to head its production and human resources departments. Former Bamburi Cement and Athi River Mining employee Engineer Charles Charo is the new Head of Production Operations. Charo has 25 years of experience in cement manufacturing while John Ole Kimanjoi has been appointed the Head of Human Resources and Administration.

Other appointments include a new Production Manager Joseph Kombo, who was promoted from process manager and James Mutisya, who is the new Maintenance and Projects Manager.

Making the announcement, EAPCC Managing Director Kephar Tande said the changes have been made to enable the company to execute a new strategy and align functions to grow business.

"We also want to enhance customer service, create efficiencies in the business and manage our cost income ratio better to increase shareholder value and make EAPCC an employer of choice," Tande said.

The firm says the appointments are aimed at increasing efficiency to regain its foothold on the cement market. (Source: AllAfrica.com)