Kenya’s Food Processing Industry Strengthen Fortification Standards to Protect Nutrition of 45 Million Consumers

Kenya’s food processing industry has strengthened its commitment to tackling micronutrient deficiencies and improving the nutritional quality of everyday food products, with the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) now benchmarking products estimated to reach 45 million Kenyans daily.Since its introduction in 2022, the KMFI has grown from just five participating companies representing 41 brands to 32 companies representing 144 brands in 2026, covering maize flour, wheat flour and edible oils.