The project is designed to improve grain handling, speed up vessel unloading, and strengthen the efficiency of Cameroon’s main commercial port.
The new greenfield mill is designed to process approximately 238,000 tonnes of wheat annually, making it a significant addition to Central Africa’s flour-processing infrastructure.
The project is expected to add new capacity to the country’s established flour milling industry.
The commission approved the vertical merger subject to conditions aimed at preserving competition in the flour market, protecting rival bakeries and limiting merger-related job losses.
Kenya’s heavy dependence on imported rice is creating a major opportunity for domestic farmers and processors, with a new market-led private-sector initiative seeking to expand production, strengthen post-harvest handling and increase local milling capacity.