Food Stories
Rich with spices, layered with flavour, and boasting an aromatic profile that wafts through the home, biryani is more than a meal; it is an experience...
Trans fats, especially those produced industrially, are commonly found in baked goods, margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods, and products like...
Notably, civilians, including women and children, continued to bear the brunt of armed conflict, suffering death, injury, forced displacement, enforce...
This alarming development comes amid a surge in refugee numbers, driven by escalating conflict and drought in neighbouring Somalia and South Sudan, le...
The agency is calling for immediate and coordinated action from local, national, and international partners to address what it describes as the most s...
The three countries criticised Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza, describing the level of human suffering as intolerable.
The report attributes this spike to depressed October–December rains, which have severely affected crop and livestock production in arid and semi-arid...
The report shows the number of Kenyans facing acute food insecurity fell from more than 5.4 million in 2023 to just 1.9 million in the year under revi...
COFICAF isn’t just a café—it’s a full experience. From the calming design to the thoughtfully curated menu and staff, it offers something unique in th...
Humanitarian leaders urge urgent action and investment as hunger, malnutrition, and displacement reach record highs, threatening millions, especially...
Conflict was the leading cause of hunger, impacting nearly 140 million people across 20 countries in 2024, including areas facing "catastrophic" level...
The Bura scheme has lost Sh250 million, while Mwea has been allocated Sh200 million less. Community Irrigation Projects have received a Sh436 million...
The civil society group also blamed the region's nomadic herding practices for escalating sexual abuse among young girls who should otherwise be in sc...
The Health Chief Officer emphasised that food safety enforcement remains the duty of the Executive, and it must be exercised with evidence and in line...
However, Naivas has pushed back strongly, denying all the claims terming the accusations as false and misleading.
Whether you are a home cook or working in a professional kitchen, this simple yet effective technique can make all the difference in achieving fries t...
You can create rich, natural nut butter without all the preservatives found in store-bought options, and it is perfect for spreading on bread, adding...
Chef Mohamud encourages marinating the wings for at least half an hour before cooking to allow the flavours to seep through. For serving, you can keep...
The surge in global commodity prices comes at a time when Kenya’s inflation has also been on the rise, mirroring a trend that began in October last ye...
In many homes, parents and children are teaming up to give snack time a colourful, creative makeover.
Nutritionists hail the tropical fruit as a powerful aid for digestion, immunity, weight loss, and glowing skin.
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...
The manual offers clear and practical guidance for vendors on how to handle raw and cooked food safely.
In Kenya, data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) estimates the poverty rate at about 40 per cent.
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...
The FAO emphasises the need for continued surveys and control measures to prevent further development of the outbreaks.
Kirinyaga County Deputy Public Health Officer Peter Irungu said his team was working to identify everyone who consumed the meat and ensure they receiv...
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...
WFP has warned that its life-saving operations are severely hampered by significant funding shortfalls, with 3.6 million of the most vulnerable indivi...
Unlike carbohydrates or fat, the body doesn’t store protein for later use.
