Cereal Millers Association appoints Beju Shah as new Chairman
Beju Shah assumes the chairmanship, supported by Abdulgani Pasta as Vice Chairman.
KENYA – The Cereal Millers Association (CMA), a pivotal organization representing Kenya’s grain milling industry, has appointed Beju Shah as its new Chairman following the successful 2025 Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi.
This leadership transition highlights the association’s ongoing commitment to advancing the sector’s interests while prioritizing food safety and nutrition for Kenyan consumers.
According to the association, the meeting drew an impressive attendance of nearly 90 percent of members, reflecting the CMA’s strong unity and engagement.
Attendees reviewed a comprehensive report on the association’s achievements during the 2023–2024 period, which included securing more than KES 2.4 billion (US$18.6M) in savings for members through targeted advocacy efforts on levies and taxes, in partnership with key regulatory bodies such as the National Biosafety Authority, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, and Agriculture and Food Authority.
These initiatives underscore the CMA’s role in fostering a resilient milling sector that contributes to national food security.
A key outcome of the AGM was the election of a new board, comprising experienced professionals from various regions. Beju Shah assumes the chairmanship, supported by Abdulgani Pasta as Vice Chairman, Suad Abubaker as Secretary, and Vikesh Shah as Treasurer.
Regional leadership includes Sharuq Sokwalla for the Southern Chapter, James Nyutu for the Nairobi Chapter, Evans Killi for the Western Chapter, and Hiten Shah for the Central Chapter. The board is further strengthened by Fadhil Haji as Affiliate Member, Mohamed Islam in the IPC role, and Paloma Fernandes continuing as CEO.
Beju Shah, formerly the Vice Chairman since July 2024 and prior Treasurer, brings substantial expertise from his position as Executive Chairman of Spice World Limited, a leading entity in Kenya’s food processing landscape.
His recognition in 2023 as one of the Top 25 Most Impactful Chairs of Boards Influencing Business attests to his strategic influence in safeguarding millers’ interests and driving industry progress. Shah’s recent collaborations, such as those with the National Cereals and Produce Board on wheat procurement in early 2025, equip him to address pressing challenges including grain production, post-harvest management, and aflatoxin monitoring.
Representing over 40 millers who process more than two million metric tons of grains annually, the CMA focuses on policy advocacy, quality assurance, and sustainable practices within the agricultural value chain.
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