somali foods Stories

How I hosted the perfect Somali breakfast at my own home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

Hosting a Somali breakfast in your own home is not just about cooking, it is about entering an entirely different rhythm of life, one that revolves ar...

How to make muufo: Traditional Somali maize flatbread making a comeback in Nairobi kitchens
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

Historically, muufo was a staple meal served alongside suqaar (Somali stir-fried beef), maraq (Somali soup), or simply with sesame oil and a sprinkle...

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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