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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 11, 2026
17h ago
Flour prices could rise as wheat import approvals delay, millers warn
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) said continued delays in the approvals are preventing imported wheat consignments from clearing normally, increasing demurrage, storage and financing costs...
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Kenyan wheat millers are warning of potential price hikes for flour and related products due to delays in processing crucial import approvals.
- The delays in releasing C60 wheat import approvals are increasing costs like demurrage and storage for imported wheat.
- The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) is urging the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and other government bodies to expedite these approvals.
- This situation occurs as global wheat prices have risen by 5.8 percent in July, adding to Kenya's exposure to supply chain disruptions.
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