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Restaurants in Eastleigh remain closed as residents begin observing Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Muslim community in Eastleigh followed the announcement by Saudi Arabia, which declared the start of fasting based on moon sighting reports.

How to make Malawah (Sweet Somali Pancake)
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 25, 2025

Loved for its versatility, Malawah is enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack, or even alongside savoury dishes, but it is best eaten the day it is made, to...

How to make mayonnaise ranch dressing with a Kenyan twist
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 23, 2025

This Kenyan-style ranch dressing is easy to make and can be customised with locally available ingredients.

A simple guide to cooking the perfect sausages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Pan-frying is the most common and easiest way to cook sausages.

Night market thrives on Eastleigh’s Kipanga Athumani Street as major malls close for the day
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 16, 2025

The resilience of the hawkers and their ability to adapt to the conditions keeps the market alive, providing affordable goods.

Somali restaurants uphold tradition with distinct dining for men and women
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2024

This practice aligns with the principles outlined in the Quran, where men and women do not mix during meals or in mosques

How Somali cuisine came to define Nairobi’s culinary culture
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jun 02, 2024

Between 2008 and 2014, almost every nightclub that closed shop in the Nairobi CBD was replaced by a Somali restaurant.

Young woman’s journey from university dropout to starting popular city café
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2024

Bahja Alinoor had the idea for a coffee shop when she was 14 but actualised the dream after quitting her studies.

Why Kenyans are flocking Nairobi's Somali restaurants
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 23, 2024

These restaurants do not serve any kind of alcoholic drinks and all customers are assured of a clean environment with tasty food, something many are a...

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