Acquisition of East African Portland Cement Company by Amsons Group illustrates the shift in Kenya’s industrial sector. [File, Standard] Kenya’s industrial sector is entering a new phase, one defined by consolidation, capital muscle, and the logic of economies of scale. The recent wave of mergers and acquisitions across industries, from cement to banking and logistics, signals a restructuring of how business is done in a highly competitive, cost-sensitive environment. The ongoing acquisition of East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) by Amsons Group, coming just months after Amsons’ takeover of Bamburi Cement, perfectly illustrates this shift. The cement industry is capital-intensive,…