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Eastleigh's California Food Court offers unique dining experience with tasty Halal delights
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

The rice, warm and comforting, had a subtle smokiness that blended seamlessly with the freshness of the vegetables and the chicken, juicy and tender,...

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.

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.

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