Nyama Choma Stories

How to make authentic Kikuyu mukimo: Traditional Kenyan recipe and cultural significance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 10, 2025

Mukimo is a wholesome mash made from boiled potatoes, maize, pumpkin leaves (or other greens such as spinach), and sometimes green peas or beans.

Echoes of festivities fade in Gikomba and Burma markets as business wanes
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 12, 2024

The vibrant hum of Gikomba Market has dwindled to a melancholic drone. Gone are the excited crowds jostling for deals.

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