AgricultureNationwide
Posho Mill
A staple community service with steady local demand — equipment reliability and consistent maize supply are what matter most.
01
Business structure
Maize milling business serving local households and small food vendors.
02
Capital requirements
Breakdown in KES.
Figures below are estimates based on typical ranges, not guaranteed costs. Get quotes from local suppliers before committing capital.
Business registration5,000 - 10,000
Leasing space20,000 - 50,000
Milling equipment100,000 - 300,000
Initial stock of maize10,000 - 30,000
Licenses and permits10,000 - 20,000
Total initial investment150,000 - 500,000
03
Licensing & permits
Official steps, pulled live from Kenya's eProcedures portal.
Action plan
- Register business (sole prop or ltd company)
- Obtain a milling license and local business permits
- Choose a location accessible to customers and suppliers
- Install milling equipment professionally
Live official procedure — Kenya Investment Authority (eProcedures)
Government sites don't allow direct embedding, so we link straight to the official page below.
Open full procedure on eProcedures04
Target market
- Local families needing affordable maize flour
- Small-scale food vendors needing bulk flour
- Farmers preferring to mill their own maize
05
Risk assessment
01Local posho mill competition
02Maize supply chain reliability
03Seasonal demand tied to harvest cycles
06
Marketing strategies
Action plan
- Local flyers and posters
- Social media promotion
- Referral discounts
- Community workshops on locally milled flour
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