Unga Group is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest food groups, milling flour (maize and wheat) and producing animal and human nutrition products at mills in Nairobi, Eldoret and other sites, and it hires for milling and production operatives, packing-line staff, machine operators, plant helpers and trade technicians. Milling and food manufacturing offer steady, hygienic work under the Employment Act, open to KCSE holders, trade-test, certificate and diploma candidates and freshers, with training, a monthly salary into your bank account, NSSF, SHIF and medical cover.
From Nairobi and Mombasa to Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu, Kenyan employers — many of them large, reputable companies and state corporations that pay on time and follow the Employment Act — recruit for operational roles. You apply as a Kenyan (or with the right to work in Kenya) holding National ID, a KRA PIN and a bank account, and training is usually provided. This guide walks through the salary, eligibility, benefits and how to apply safely.
Food Manufacturing · Milling & Feeds · Kenya · 2026
Unga Group Jobs — milling and animal-feed work with benefits
Milling & feed productionKCSE / trade test / diplomaNSSF & SHIFFreshers welcome
Where: Kenya
Mill flour and produce animal feed at a leading food group, with NSSF, SHIF and medical cover.
Typical pay
KSh 17,000–130,000 / month
Who can apply
Kenyans, 18+
Where
Nairobi, Eldoret, nationwide
Best for
Hygienic, reliable staff
✓Flour milling & feed lines✓Packing & palletising✓Plant & machine support✓NSSF, SHIF & medical cover✓On-roll or contract✓Growth to operator/supervisor
Why Unga Group staff are in demand
Maize and wheat flour and animal feed are everyday staples across Kenya, so a large milling and food group runs its mills continuously and recruits dependable operatives, packers and technicians year-round, with seasonal and festive peaks. Automated milling, feed and packing lines still need people to feed and monitor machines, run hygiene and quality checks, and pack and palletise. Employers value hygiene discipline, reliability and stamina over high qualifications, making milling an accessible, well-benefited route.
Who can apply: eligibility and requirements
You are typically eligible if you have:
- ✓Kenyan citizenship and age 18+ (or the right to work in Kenya).
- ✓A valid National ID, KRA PIN and salary bank account, with a minimum KCSE; a certificate, diploma, trade test or degree only for specific technical or professional posts — freshers welcome.
- ✓Reliability, safety awareness and physical fitness for the working hours and conditions.
- ✓Willing to learn, keep flexible shifts and follow workplace rules; a few roles ask for a trade test or licence.
Eligibility, documents and how you’re hired
The basics are simple: be 18 or above, a Kenyan, with a National ID, a KRA PIN, an NSSF number and a bank account ready. A KCSE suits most roles, while technical posts ask for a certificate, diploma or trade test and professional roles a degree; freshers are trained on the job. Expect a short interview and document and reference checks. Employment may be on the company payroll, via an agency, or — for a state corporation — through an official advertised process; either way, no legitimate employer charges you to join.
Salary and benefits
Indicative Unga Group salaries in Kenya
Pay is credited monthly to your bank account, quoted gross before PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy. Reputable employers add private medical cover, group life insurance and WIBA. The table below is an indicative monthly guide.
| Milling / packing operative (entry) |
KSh 17,000–32,000 |
| Machine operator / plant technician |
KSh 30,000–64,000 |
| Senior operator / shift supervisor |
KSh 60,000–130,000+ |
| Benefits |
NSSF, SHIF, private medical cover, group life, allowances |
Note: The salary here is a broad monthly guide in Kenyan shillings (KSh). What you actually earn depends on the specific employer, town, experience, shift and allowances, sits at or above the gazetted minimum wage, and is received after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy. Benefits like the NSSF pension, SHIF cover and WIBA apply per eligibility and policy — always confirm with the employer.
Expect the money monthly in your bank account, shown gross before PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Affordable Housing Levy are deducted. You accumulate an NSSF pension, draw SHIF health cover (often topped up with private medical insurance), and are protected under WIBA. Pay is at or above the gazetted minimum for your category. Over time a steady salary opens a SACCO loan, personal loan, logbook/asset finance or a mortgage for real estate.
Key skills and qualities employers look for
Skills that help you get hired and promoted:
- ✓A strong safety and hygiene mindset with PPE
- ✓Punctual, reliable attendance on rotating shifts
- ✓Operating and maintaining basic machinery
- ✓Attention to quality, fill, weight and seal checks
- ✓Endurance for standing and repetitive work
- ✓Teamwork, discipline and clear communication
What the Unga Group worker job involves
On the plant you feed grain and materials, operate or monitor milling, sifting, blending, extrusion, filling and packing machines across flour and feeds, and carry out quality, weight and hygiene checks. You pack and palletise bagged products, keep your area clean to strict food-safety standards, follow safety rules, report faults and manage wastage. With training and experience you move up to machine operator, trade technician and shift supervisor.
Major hiring locations and employers
Unga Group operates flour mills and feed plants in Nairobi, Eldoret and other locations, plus distribution, hiring directly and through contract partners. This article is independent and not affiliated with Unga Group; the name is used only to describe the role type. Apply only through the company’s official careers page or verified recruitment channels, never through anyone charging a fee. Reputable food groups offer a contract, NSSF, SHIF, private medical cover, group life and allowances, with progression to operator, technician and supervisor.
Cost of living, savings and settling in
Think about getting set up. Factor in rent and transport if you move towns, and check what the employer provides — staff bus, canteen, or a housing or transport allowance. Over time, a regular income and good standing help you rent a better place, join a SACCO for affordable credit, buy a vehicle on finance or work toward a home mortgage, and make medical cover and savings easier. Hold on to your payslips and documents for future use.
How to apply, step by step
1
Shortlist real openings
Note current vacancies from official careers pages, advertised state-corporation recruitment or verified portals, with the role, location and shift timings.
2
Organise documents
Keep a tidy CV with your National ID, KRA PIN, NSSF/SHIF details, bank details, KCSE or higher certificates and photos in one folder.
3
Submit and interview
Apply through the genuine channel and reach the interview, test or walk-in on time and well-groomed; some roles include a skills test.
4
Verification and reporting
After selection, complete checks and medicals, receive your appointment letter and report — your NSSF, SHIF and salary account are set up by HR, at no cost to you.
⚠ Avoid job scams
Be careful — recruitment fraud is widespread. A genuine employer or recruiter will never ask you to pay to be hired, to cover ‘registration’ or medicals upfront, or to reveal your bank or M-Pesa PIN. Forged appointment letters and fake ‘HR’ profiles on messaging apps are common tricks. Stick to official company careers pages, advertised state-corporation recruitment and verified portals, confirm any offer with the employer, and report scams to the DCI or EACC.
Career growth and progression
1
Settle in and perform
Learn the workplace, its safety and quality standards and your core duties, building a steady record over your first months.
2
Train up
Develop machine, process or technical skills — company or NITA-backed — to step into a skilled or technician role on higher pay.
3
Coordinate a team
Take responsibility for a team or shift, training new staff as a team leader or supervisor.
4
Advance to management
Grow into operations, shift or department management, and — with study — into maintenance, quality, safety or logistics functions.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Unga Group worker do?
They feed grain and materials, operate or monitor milling, sifting, blending, extrusion, filling and packing machines across flour and feeds, run quality, weight and hygiene checks, and pack bagged products to strict food-safety standards.
How much do Unga Group jobs pay?
Indicatively, entry milling or packing operatives earn about KSh 17,000–32,000 a month, machine operators or technicians KSh 30,000–64,000, and senior operators or supervisors KSh 60,000–130,000 or more, plus NSSF, SHIF, medical cover and allowances.
Who can apply?
Kenyan citizens aged 18 or above with a National ID, a KRA PIN and a bank account. A KCSE suits operative roles and a trade test or diploma technical posts; freshers are trained. Hygiene discipline and reliability matter most.
Are NSSF, SHIF and medical cover provided?
Yes, with a reputable employer — NSSF, SHIF cover under the SHA, private medical insurance, group life and WIBA. A steady salary also helps with a SACCO or personal loan or asset finance.
Will I be on-roll or on contract?
Both are used — direct payroll and outsourced/contract staff. Either way a genuine employer verifies your documents and never charges a joining fee.
How do I apply and avoid scams?
Apply through the official careers page or verified recruitment channels. No genuine employer charges an application or training fee. Never pay for a job or share your bank or M-Pesa PIN, and report fraud to the DCI or the EACC.
Final word
Unga Group roles are a steady, hygienic entry into Kenya’s milling and food-manufacturing sector, with training, a monthly salary and benefits like NSSF, SHIF, private medical cover and group life. If you are hygienic, reliable and ready for shifts, it is a dependable start with growth into operator, technician and supervisor roles — apply only through official channels, and never pay anyone for a job.
Disclaimer: This article shares general, awareness-level information about jobs in Kenya and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Salaries are indicative monthly ranges in Kenyan shillings (KSh) that vary by employer, location, experience, shift and allowances; gross differs from take-home after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Affordable Housing Levy. Pay is at or above the gazetted minimum wage for the category. The NSSF pension, SHIF cover, private medical insurance, group life and WIBA apply only as per eligibility and policy, and rules change. Confirm current details with the employer and official sources — the NSSF, the SHA, the KRA and the Ministry of Labour — before you apply or decide. No genuine employer or recruiter charges a fee to hire you; never pay for a job or share your bank or M-Pesa PIN, and report fraud to the DCI or the EACC.
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