Company Profile

Name: Lake Cement Ltd

Brand Name: Nyati Cement

Headquarters: ATC House, Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Plant Location: Kimbiji village, Temeke District (Kigamboni area), Dar es Salaam

Founded: Around 2014

Industry: Cement manufacturing

Production Capacity & Infrastructure

Annual Capacity: Approximately 600,000 metric tonnes

Plant Type: Integrated cement plant, covering the full production process from raw materials to finished cement

Power Supply: Operates a captive 10 MW coal-based power plant

Raw Materials: Limestone mined nearby

Clinker Storage: Around 30,000 MT storage capacity

Products & Market

Cement Grades Produced:

Type II-B / 32.5 N

Type II / 42.5 R

Type I / 52.5 N

Brand Identity: Known widely as Nyati Cement

Market Reach: Serves Tanzania and exports to neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi

Ownership & Organization

Ownership: Fully owned and operated by Lake Cement Ltd

Employees: Estimated 150–200 staff

Industry Presence: Registered as a supplier and part of local trade associations

Challenges & Future Outlook

Expansion Plans: Aimed at scaling capacity beyond the initial 500,000 MT target

Energy Use: Reliance on coal-fired power presents both operational and environmental challenges

Market Drivers: Growth potential depends on logistics improvements, regional trade agreements, and infrastructure development