About us
The African Milling School is a certified, vocational school, in the region for the region, offering the best courses in the Food and Feed Industry.
We believe that education is the foundation of innovation and industry excellence. Nestled in the heart of Kenya, our school stands as a beacon of knowledge, skill development, and community empowerment.
We believe in the transformative power of education: Our curriculum is designed to equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to overcome the challenges of tomorrow. While milling remains at the core of our expertise, we provide a diverse range of courses that cater to the evolving needs of the milling industry and its allied sectors. From state-of-the-art milling technology to advanced food manufacturing, from safety protocols to sustainability and entrepreneurship, we cover a comprehensive spectrum of subjects to ensure our graduates are well-rounded professionals.
The African Milling School prides itself on a tailored, hands-on learning approach, ensuring that every participant gains practical skills that are immediately applicable in the workforce. Our school is the place where knowledge meets excellence, and education is crafted to fit the needs of our time and region. Here, we are not just shaping careers: We are shaping futures.
Two classrooms, a laboratory and a functional training mill with grain cleaning incl. color sorting, combined wheat and maize milling, and finished product handling, with a bran feed pelleting plant.
Ams academy
Course overview
Technology courses
Maintenance courses
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Our team
Head of African Milling School / Mill wright
Benjamin Menet
Benjamin Menet has over 25 years of professional experience in the milling industry. During this time, he has held various roles, including mechanical instructor, customer relationship manager, project manager, and service skills manager. His work took him from Bühler Uzwil, to Southeast Asia, Australia, and to Africa. Due to his customer service activities, the customer and knowledge sharing were always his top priorities. Since January 1, 2026, Benjamin has taken over as the Head of the African Milling School.
Speciality
- Mill wright / Site Manager
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Plant Assessments
- Customer service Business Development Manager
Technical Teacher / Head miller
Wangui Kinyori
Wangui is a Mechatronic Engineer by profession. She joined Buhler in 2020 as a service engineer, working diligently with Buhler machines in troubleshooting, commissioning and maintenance in multitudes of plants . This expertise has allowed her to share this hands-on knowledge with our students. Wangui has successfully graduated on the Swiss school of milling 2026.
Speciality
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Mechatronic engineering
- Electrical Maintenance
- Beginner Milling Process Technology
Technical Teacher
Daniel Mungai
Mungai Daniel is a graduate from the International School of Milling Technology (ISMT) at Central Food Technological Research Institute in India From 1995 to 1996. He climbed his way from a trainee miller up to production manager in various milling companies in Kenya and abroad, gaining 20 years of experience. He joined Buhler in 2016 as a process engineer, where he engages in wheat, maize, pulses and breakfast cereals commissioning, plant audit/surveys and flowsheet drawing.
Speciality
- Milling Process Technology (Wheat, Maize and Rice)
Laboratory Technician Teacher
Berryl Ochieng
Berryl holds a Master’s in Food Science and Technology. She has vast experience in food and feed research such as wheat product enrichment, product optimization and improvement of nutritional quality of baked goods, both with Buhler and local universities. Her skills in food research is invaluable with imparting knowledge to our students, as well as driving innovation through leading the AMS Laboratory.
Speciality
- Cereal Science
- Flour lab analysis
- Baking Technology
- Speciality/Local crops (Millet, Sorghum, etc.)
Service order execution officer / Lab Technician Assistant
Korir Kipyegon
Korir holds dual National Higher Diplomas in Analytical Chemistry and Food Science. He began his career at Bühler as a Laboratory Apprentice then advanced to his current role, where he manages administrative functions, oversees end-to-end order processing, and provides technical support for laboratory operations.
Speciality
- Analytical Chemistry and Food Science
- Course Admin organization
Location highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
Transport & Accommodation
How is transport arranged from the airport to the hotel and the school, and how are the charges settled?
Transportation charges are to be taken over by the students or their companies, as they are not part of the school fees. However, the AMS recommends using one of our trusted taxi service providers. Plane tickets should be shared with the AMS team beforehand to facilitate pick up. The taxi service provider will handle transport needs from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the school during the study period. Transportation charges must be settled directly with the driver in cash or MPESA. A Money Exchange Bureau available in Nairobi CBD or Westlands can be visited for currency exchange.
How is the hotel booking made, and how are the charges settled?
The hotel must be booked and settled personally, directly with the service provider, as accommodation is not part of the school fees Special corporate rates are offered for our students at various trusted hotels. Details can be provided upon request.
Visa Application & Documents
How is a single-entry visa applied for?
A single-entry visa can be applied for through the provided link: https://etakenya.go.ke/ . The school can help support your application with the required documents.
Prerequisites
What are the prerequisites to attend courses at the school
Technical prerequisite requirements are different for each course. Kindly check under the specific desired course for the desired information. For classes facilitated in the English language, the participants should have sufficient knowledge of English (reading and writing skills), mathematics and life sciences. Accordingly, students require at least a Grade 7 school level, or English standardized scores (ie Toefl etc.).
Services
Our African Milling School acts as a platform enabling collaborative partnership between industry experts and partners. We provide several analytical laboratory services as well as product and machine trials to realize and achieve objectives based on given requirements.
Laboratory services
The African Milling School Analytics Laboratory Offers analytical services and consulting for characterization of grains and finished products. The methods are based on well established standard procedures implemented by different associations and renowned research institutes. Part of our service includes also doing reference samples for comparison with your laboratory. Ensuring always the most consistent calibrations of your existent laboratory equipment.
Confidentiality
The African Milling School shall not disclose any analysis results to third parties and shall subject its employees to the same secrecy obligation.
Services are listed below and for further information including the introductory rates please contact us. Results will then be shared in a written analytical report. Part of our services includes the calibration of your existing lab equipment (only for selected equipment available).
Trails
The African Milling School also offers product and machine trials to bring ideas and innovations to life through practical application. Our expert team conducts demonstration and trial runs, alongside performance validation, to ensure your equipment operates at its best. We also provide process validation and development, as well as product validation, to refine and perfect your milling solutions. These trials support the seamless implementation of new concepts tailored to your needs.
Understand your requirements
Ultra-modern infrastructure.
State-of-the-art application center facilities to
Understand your requirements
Conducting product trials at the application center is like a “seeing is believing” experience. Customers dealing with valuable commodities such as rice, wheat, coffee, pulses and spices can conduct trials guided by one of our expert technologists to guage the processes, technology, and performance of our machines before making any investment decisions.
Find the right solution for you
We provide comprehensive pilot trials to test your unique product ideas using a wide range of machinery. At Bühler, we are confident that our valued customers will benefit from our expertise, knowledge, and test facilities.
Exchange ideas
Bühler is a competent partner in consulting, technology, development, project management, and customer service. We offer optimized solutions spanning the entire range of industrial solutions.
How to find us
Contact our course coordinator
Kipyegon Korir
African Milling School
ams.nairobi@buhlergroup.com
+254793262506
Corner of Thika Road & Eastern Bypass
Ruiru
Nairobi County
Kenya
