Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi pose for a photo with various officials at the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) 2025 Award Ceremony at a Nairobi hotel on September 16, 2025.Kenya’s top food fortification companies have been recognised for their exemplary work in improving nutrition at the 2025 Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards.
The ceremony, organised by the Cereal Millers Association and the Millers for Nutrition initiative with support from TechnoServe, was held at a Nairobi hotel and presided over by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi.
The event drew dignitaries from government, the private sector, and development partners, who came together to celebrate fortification champions and reinforce industry commitment.
The Millers for Nutrition initiative, launched in 2023, was designed to support and celebrate food processors that play a vital role in fortifying staples such as wheat flour, maize flour, edible oils, and rice.
Millers for Nutrition executives present an award to the KMFI Awards 2025 chief guest, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary, during the award ceremony that took place on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Westlands, Nairobi.
L-R: Tobi Durotoye, the Deputy Program Director – Millers for Nutrition; Kris Ansin, Technoserve Kenya - Country Director; Elizabeth Cushny, Senior Program Manager EA – Millers for Nutrition; Rizwan Yusufali, Program Director – Millers for Nutrition
By recognising companies that excel in this area, the initiative not only rewards commitment but also inspires others to follow suit.
“KMFI is a great collaboration that is industry-driven and works across the public, private, and social sectors. TechnoServe is committed to supporting and amplifying this platform that drives buy-in, productivity, and efficiency in fortification,” said TechnoServe Kenya country director Kris Ansin.
Ansin added that the awards were beneficial for all stakeholders since they highlight food processors whose brands can be trusted and who are prioritising fortification. “It’s good for businesses, consumers, government, and society as a whole,” he said.
The Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) is an industry-led, self-regulatory initiative that allows millers to assess their performance based on quality benchmarks.
Participating brands are ranked based on aggregated scores from self-assessments, product testing against food safety and fortification standards, and evaluations by an industry expert group.
Currently, the KMFI features 26 millers and 113 brands across wheat flour, maize flour, and edible oils.
The Unga Group team receives the most prestigious award of the year as the lead in the TOP 3 Overall Company Awards category for unwavering commitment to fortification in all products. The award is presented by KMFI Awards 2025 chief guest, HE Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary, during the award ceremony on Tuesday, 16th September 2025, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Westlands, Nairobi.
Unga Limited was named the overall top performer for the second year running, recognised for its outstanding leadership in fortifying flour products with essential nutrients.
“Unga Limited has been named the 2025 winner of the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards for the second year running, recognised for its outstanding leadership in fortifying flour products with essential nutrients. This achievement highlights Unga’s unwavering commitment to improving public health for better living, sustainably. If we can ensure that every Kenyan gets the nutrients they need — through flour or cooking oil — we are not only feeding them but ‘fortifying’ their future,” said Unga Group managing director James Nyutu.
HE Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary speaking as the Chief Guest during the KMFI Awards 2025 ceremony at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Westlands, Nairobi, on Tuesday, 16th September 2025.
By blending self-reported data with independent product testing, the KMFI provides what organisers describe as a fair and transparent measure of industry performance.
The initiative also supports Kenya’s nutrition priorities by working with the Ministry of Health to improve premix quality standards and supplier regulation, while collaborating with the Kenya Bureau of Standards to strengthen laboratory testing approaches.
By spotlighting best practices, the KMFI continues to inspire the industry and reinforce the importance of fortified foods in improving nutrition and public health across Kenya.
