Somali food culture Stories

The unbreakable bond between Somalis and bananas at mealtime
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 31, 2025

Unlike in many other cultures where fruit is reserved for dessert, Somalis eat bananas alongside their main course, allowing the soft sweetness to con...

Eastleigh woman's story of survival, evading city askaris to fend for her family
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 14, 2024

She often faces harassment from Nairobi City County’s officials, who chase away undesignated vendors like her.

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

Halwa, centuries-old Somali dessert, faces decline as modern tastes evolve
Michael Kirwa  |  Jun 09, 2024

A rising number of people have outgrown it and are consuming less and less of it, if any at all, abandoning the traditional food that was once a stapl...

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