The classic posho mill, once a common sight in villages throughout rural Kenya, has experienced a dramatic shift thanks to technological developments and a growing need for efficiency.
The Newtry grain grinder, a recent invention, is well-liked because of its strength—it can quickly grind maize into fine flour.
The machine, which eliminates the traditional heavy burden, is transportable, robust, and effective.
The Newtry grain grinder costs Ksh18,706 on Amazon, although it may be found for between Ksh13,000 and Ksh20,000 in other Kenyan internet stores.
The machine, which eliminates the traditional heavy burden, is transportable, robust, and effective.
The Newtry grain grinder costs Ksh18,706 on Amazon, although it may be found for between Ksh13,000 and Ksh20,000 in other Kenyan internet stores.
The grinder is less expensive than a typical posho mill, which may cost anywhere from Ksh50,000 to Ksh100,000 depending on the model.The device sparked a discussion on social media, with the majority of users believing that job losses could result from the new technology.
However, several voiced concerns about the new device’s electrical usage, questioning how many tokens it would consume to create a 2-kg packet of flour.
The machine is made of stainless steel, which helps to lessen pollutants during processing, according to the features listed on Amazon.
