Food Stories

From chapati rolls to canjeero pizza: How families are reinventing snack time
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 04, 2025

In many homes, parents and children are teaming up to give snack time a colourful, creative makeover.

Why starting your day with pawpaw could be a game changer for your health
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 03, 2025

Nutritionists hail the tropical fruit as a powerful aid for digestion, immunity, weight loss, and glowing skin.

Malnutrition crisis deepens in Sudan's South Darfur area with growing conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

This time of year, known as the hunger gap, is when people in South Darfur face the most difficulty accessing food. MSF warns that supplies for malnut...

Nairobi introduces manual to enhance food safety practices among street vendors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

The manual offers clear and practical guidance for vendors on how to handle raw and cooked food safely.

Africa’s growth not enough to reduce poverty, 90 million more to be poor by 2027 - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 27, 2025

In Kenya, data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) estimates the poverty rate at about 40 per cent.

Why samosa reigns supreme at Somali breakfast tables and snack culture
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 27, 2025

Far from just a casual snack, the sambusa is a cultural mainstay, often served alongside spiced tea (shaah), mahamri or a plate of sweet anjero (Somal...

Desert locust outbreaks persist across North Africa, FAO warns of ongoing threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The FAO emphasises the need for continued surveys and control measures to prevent further development of the outbreaks.

Over 100 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at Kirinyaga church feast
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Kirinyaga County Deputy Public Health Officer Peter Irungu said his team was working to identify everyone who consumed the meat and ensure they receiv...

WFP: Funding shortfall forces halt to malnutrition treatment programmes in Ethiopia
Reuters  |  Apr 23, 2025

More than 10 million people in Ethiopia are gravely short of food, including 3 million displaced by conflict and extreme weather conditions, as well a...

Over 10 million Ethiopians face hunger as WFP warns of aid cuts amid funding crisis
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 22, 2025

WFP has warned that its life-saving operations are severely hampered by significant funding shortfalls, with 3.6 million of the most vulnerable indivi...

EXPLAINER: What happens to your body when you overeat
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 20, 2025

Unlike carbohydrates or fat, the body doesn’t store protein for later use.

Authority grants import levy exemption for nuts and oil crops from EAC countries
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 17, 2025

According to AFA, the move aims to reduce costs for companies operating within these zones, which will no longer be required to pay import levies on n...

Africa’s traditional fermented foods and why we should keep consuming them
The Conversation  |  Apr 17, 2025

Most of the fermented foods are plants that grow on their own in the wild and are often considered weeds in cropped and cultivated land. These include...

How to use an air fryer: A beginner’s guide to crispy, healthy meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 15, 2025

As more Kenyans embrace healthier cooking methods, the air fryer is proving to be more than a trend, it is fast becoming a staple in modern kitchens.

Experts urge swift adoption of clear food products labelling to warn of harmful ingredients
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 12, 2025

Front-of-pack labelling refers to a system that places nutritional information directly on the front of packaged food products, intended to provide co...

Kenyans can’t get enough of homemade chicken curry: Here’s how to make your own
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 12, 2025

Whether you are in the bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood or deep in Kenya’s Coast, this classic dish has earned its place at the table, thanks to its b...

How to bake a rich, moist, creamy carrot cake at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

Whether you’re serving this at a gathering or treating yourself to a quiet slice, this carrot cake is sure to impress — and yes, a vegetable in cake r...

Nearly 4.6 million people in Somalia face acute food insecurity due to reduced humanitarian aid, UN warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The report further estimates that over 230,000 new IDPs will be displaced between April and June, with conflict and drought being the primary drivers.

Increased food prices push March inflation to 3.6%
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 02, 2025

The record marks the fifth consecutive month of rising inflation since October last year.

Relief for Kenyans as food prices drop in March after months of rising costs
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 01, 2025

The March edition of food security update by the World Bank shows a drop in the agricultural, cereal and export price indices by 8, 4 and 11 percent,...

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