Cement Price in Kenya Today (2026): Bag Prices and How Many Bags You Need

Cement is the single most-bought building material in Kenya, and the questions are always the same: how much is a bag today, and how many bags do I need? This guide answers both with current prices from sellers on Buy More Mall.

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Cement Price in Kenya Today (Per 50 kg Bag)

Prices are per bag from Biglit and Lets Construct. Delivery to site, and discounts on large orders, are confirmed with the seller on the product page.

Cement sold by the kilo

Loose cement suits small repairs where a full bag would go to waste.

How Heavy Is a Bag of Cement in Kenya?

Standard bags in Kenya are 50 kg. Always check the weight and grade printed on the bag.

32.5 vs 42.5 Cement: Which Should I Buy?

The grade is printed on every bag. For structural work, follow your engineer's specification.

How Many Bags of Cement in 1 Cubic Metre of Concrete?

It depends on the mix. These are standard approximate figures for 50 kg bags:

Worked example: a floor slab

A slab 6 m long, 4 m wide and 150 mm (0.15 m) thick holds 6 × 4 × 0.15 = 3.6 m³ of concrete. At about 6.5 bags per m³ (1:2:4), that is about 24 bags. Add 5–10% for waste.

Waterproof Cement Price in Kenya

Waterproof cement, or a waterproofing compound mixed with cement, is used where water sits or seeps: water tanks, bathrooms, roofs and slabs, basements and retaining walls. Follow the mixing instructions on the product.

Other Materials You Will Need

Steel bars, BRC mesh, DPM, timber and more are in the Building Materials Price List. For roofing, see Box Profile Roofing Sheet Prices and Decra Roofing Tiles Price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bag of cement in Kenya today?

On Buy More Mall, a 50 kg bag of Simba cement is KSh 770 and Mombasa KP Silver is KSh 780.

How heavy is a bag of cement in Kenya?

A standard bag of cement in Kenya weighs 50 kg.

How many bags of cement are in 1 cubic metre of concrete?

About 6.5 bags for a 1:2:4 mix, about 8 bags for 1:1.5:3 (Class 25), and about 4.5 bags for 1:3:6 blinding.

Which is better, 32.5 or 42.5 cement?

42.5 is stronger and is used for structural concrete; 32.5 is for mortar, plastering and general work.

How many bags of cement do I need to build a house?

It depends on the design. Ask a quantity surveyor or your fundi for a bill of quantities (BQ) from the plan.

How much is waterproof cement in Kenya?

Waterproof cement on Buy More Mall is KSh 120 (regular) and KSh 150 (premium), sold per kg.

Prices shown are regular prices on Buy More Mall. Many products are currently on offer, so open the product page to see today's price.

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