While some buyers have been battling with quality and quantity issues, others have been battling unnecessary price hikes.
The deal, approved unconditionally by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), is linked to a consortium comprising the owners of Mombasa Maize Millers, Kitui Flour Millers, and Eldoret Grains Limited.
The move reverses the temporary lifting of restrictions last year to meet local consumption.
The flour and grain trading business was the main driver of earnings, contributing US$10.84 million in operating profit.
To address this, Unilever partnered with KIS Group to source biomethane from nearby mills participating in its sustainable palm oil programme.