Apr 19, 2023 · President William Ruto announced maize flour prices will start to reduce this week, a move that saw a 2kg packet of umi unga retail at KSh 159 at some shops.

Apr 19, 2023 · Umi maize flour brand produced by Grain Industries Limited (GIL) went viral on Monday, April 17, after the government announced it was retailing 2kg maize flour packet at Ksh159. Announcing the development, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that it was part of President William Ruto’s government plan to lower the cost of living.

Apr 18, 2023 · Munir Thabit is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grain Industries Limited (GIL), which produces Umi maize flour and Ajab wheat flour among other brands.

Apr 19, 2023 · In a statement by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, Ruto took the credit for lowering the cost of Unga to a mere Sh159 from Sh230 that the previous government left it at. However, the cheap Umi maize flour brand has hit its first obstacle after a consumer watch body accused it of misleading the public.

Apr 19, 2023 · The cheaper brands are Umi which is going for Sh159 and the new entrant Ajab at sh166. Despite the two brands retailing at cheaper prices, there are concerns about their quality. The cost of Unga has raised emotions amongst Kenyans who are struggling to make ends meet over the high cost of living.

Nov 9, 2023 · President William Ruto said during the State State of the Nation address at parliament buildings that Kenyans can now purchase unga at KSh 145 per 2kg packet.

Apr 19, 2023 · A section of millers denied reducing prices for unga even as images of some brands selling their products slightly below Sh160 emerge on social media.

Apr 19, 2023 · In an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday, Linturi stated that some unga brands have lowered prices as they are one of the beneficiaries of the government’s decision to grant maize millers permits to import maize duty-free.

On April 17, 2023, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that the price of unga (flour) in Kenya had started going down, just as President William Ruto had assured Kenyans over the weekend.

Mar 8, 2025 · 3 likes, 0 comments - radiokaya on March 8, 2025: "Andaa futari yako kwa kutumia unga wa umi! #Umi Furaha ya Mama.".