A roller mill is a modern maize milling machine used to produce fine, smooth white flour. It works by passing maize through strong steel rollers that crush and grind it step by step. This type of mill is mostly used in large commercial factories and supermarkets because it produces high-quality unga in large quantities, but it is more expensive and requires stable electricity.
A crusher (posho mill) is a smaller and more common machine used in local areas in Kenya. It uses fast-moving hammers to crush maize into flour, producing brown whole meal flour that contains bran. It is affordable, easy to operate, and suitable for small businesses, kiosks, and rural milling services.