Author 1. Fried plantains 2. Roasted plantain Procedure Clean the plantain with the covers on Roast on charcoal fire using low heat, turning the plantain regularly When soft (after about 30 min) remove from fire and peel Add salt (optional) Eat as snack or serve with beef or chicken sauce Note: This is a snack. […]
Author Traditional starch sources for food and nutrition security Introduction Root and tuber crops are an important source of carbohydrates in Kenya, second to cereals. A number are considered traditional as they are part of the local traditional cuisines. These include cassava, sweet potato, taro (arrow root) and yam. Up to 15 other types of
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Mellen Nyabuto Underground Tanks are storage structures that are constructed below ground purposely for water storage. They can be designed to collect and store water from ground catchments such as open lands, pavements, and footpaths. Water from roof gutters can also be channeled into this tank. In most cases, the water collected is used mainly
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By Mary Mutisya Beans are an important source of protein to many. Its consumption however remains limited because of its long cooking time, high fuel and water requirements. Although canned and frozen beans are available, they are often out of reach for most households due to their high cost and the need for refrigeration. For
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Honey is mostly applied on bread or added to tea as a sweetener. As concerns about the safety of food products in the market rise, it is important to know ways in which to distinguish pure honey and honey that is impure either because it has been diluted for increased quantity or sweetened with unhealthy
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The higher the demand for organic products, the more the organic market grows By Wanjiku Kimani According to the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), 173,000 hectares of land currently is under organic farming in Kenya. This is a mere 2.9% of the 5.8million hectares of the country’s arable land. Despite the small percentage, organic farming
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Why You Should Include Legumes in Your Daily Meal By Esther Kanja Do you know the value of legumes? Often, we avoid the most nutritious sources of protein which are readily available thinking that they are just common foods that do not add much value to our diet. But the fact is most of these
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Coriander, also known as dhania or Cilantro, is a multipurpose crop used in cooking in many Kenyan households. Coriander is majorly grown for leaves, but some farmers extend this to produce seeds. Dhania is used to make kachumbari, a popular accompaniment for Kenyan meals or can be chopped up and added to stews, vegetable salads,
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By Caroline Mwendwa When egg prices dropped in November 2018 due to imports flooding the Kenyan market, local farmers were hit hard. They had nowhere to take their eggs, and some had to sell them at throwaway prices. Kiambu, just like other places across the country, was badly affected. To counter this adversity, the farmers
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Use the right beans variety for better yields As the short rains approach, farmers are naturally getting ready to plant. In this Issue, we feature beans varieties suitable for the season. Identifying the right seed The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has put in place measures to ensure that farmers buy quality seeds. Every
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