Kephar Tande's term as managing director of East African Portland Cement Co (EAPCC) has been renewed for a further three years.

Industrialization and Enterprise Development Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed confirmed the extension of Tande’s tenure, effective from November 2013.

"I wish to thank the cabinet secretary and president, Uhuru Kenyatta, for the re-appointment. I am committed to fully implementing the strategy that the company has embarked on to raise its market share and to ensure that EAPCC is a leading cement manufacturer, for the welfare of our staff and the benefit of all of our stakeholders," Tande said.