Five months after successfully acquiring controlling stake in East African Portland Cement PLC [EAPC], Kalahari Cement has initiated strategic changes to its board composition to align with its turnaround and growth objectives. East African Portland Cement Board today announced the exit of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF}, represented by Mr. David Koross, from the Board.
Kalahari Cement Limited took control of East African Portland Cement Plc (EAPC) after acquiring the National Social Security Fund’s 27% shareholding. At the same time, the Board announced the appointment of James Oduor, a new non-executive director “whose extensive executive leadership experience will be instrumental in driving the Company’s operational turnaround, financial restructuring, and strategic expansion.”
Mr Oduor has been appointed as an independent non executive Director of the Company with effect from 10th April 2026. He is a seasoned business executive with over 24 years of experience across multinational companies in Africa.
He is currently the Chief Financial Officer and EXC0 Member at Lemi National Cement PLC in Ethiopia, one of the largest cement plants in the country, and Founder, Partner &Director of New Dawn Consulting &Investment(Pty) Ltd, a business advisory firm specialising in manufacturing strategy, business turnaround, M&A, and operational improvements.
His industry experience spans Building Materials (Cement), Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Agriculture & Food Production. “The Board of Directors of East Africa Portland Cement PLC welcomes and congratulates James Oduor on his appointment and wishes him success in his new role,” EAPC Board said. “His vast experience in financial restructuring, operational turnaround, and cement industry leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the growth, sustainability, and turnaround of the company.”
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