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After Amsons Group acquired a majority stake in Bamburi Cement in December 2024, Mr. Nahdi praised the Kenyan market for its demand for infrastructure and skilled labor. He noted that the group's recent acquisitions, including a 69 percent stake in an East African Portland cement company and the takeover of Bamburi Cement, demonstrate a commitment to long—term industrial development.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mr. Nahdi, whose firm has invested hundreds of millions of dollars across the region, including the construction of a $250 million clinker manufacturing plant in Kwale, Tanzania, emphasized that his company's expansion is based on the integration of the East African community. Reflecting on his firm's path, he noted that after unsuccessful attempts in 2012, 2017, and 2018, a more strategic approach led to a breakthrough in 2024. 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