Kenya is reviewing a proposal from the Cereal Millers Association (CMA), which says increased imports are needed to secure adequate supplies and prevent further pressure on maize flour prices.
The association has stressed that every additional day of delay adds expenses without benefiting farmers, millers or consumers.
The association aims to strengthen certification, improve fortification compliance, and build capacity across the sector, including smaller players.
Industry players meet at Sarit Centre Expo as Kenya’s grain sector faces shifting supply trends and rising food safety focus.
According to import shipment records covering April 2024 to March 2025, Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda together accounted for approximately 99 percent of Kenya’s maize import shipments.