AboutKagi Expertise I can answer questions on the overall Kenyan culture, our history (given some time to confirm the facts), and our way of life in the towns and rural areas. I'm not claiming expertise, but if you want my opinion, I'll give it to you.
Experience I am a Kenyan, I have worked with various children's homes and aid organisations to get a hint of the other side of the street, and I enjoy observing Kenyan life. I have also done a number of courses in culture.
Organizations I Choose Life (ICL), Kenya Book Foundation (KBF), and SIFE
Publications A local magazine in Kenyan estates in Nairobi, AdPaper, and my university newspaper, Involvement.
Education/Credentials A liberal B.A in Communication.
Question hi,our primary school is hosting an international food festival and my sons class has selected Kenya, as a representative pf East Africa.I need some basic info on DRESS,COLORS, and of course food, recipes etc which will be easy to prepare in South Africa.can u help please?
Answer Hi Hajira,
I'm sorry for the late response, got caught up at work trying to beat deadlines!
Now, on to your question.
With Kenya, you'll have to pick a tribe from among the 42, as all have different preferences.
Assuming you use the Kamba, their colours would be red, yellow, green...and other bright colours, together!
Their staple food is Muthokoi-this is maize (corn) removed from the cob, boiled, then the skin removed, the maize boiled again then mashed.
I remember eating something at Phezulu that was a lot like what the Kikuyu (another Kenyan tribe) eat. We call it Mukimo. It's potatoes, maize, beans and green vegetables (like kales or spinach) all boiled together and then mashed.
Kikuyu colours are mostly brown and green representative of the fertility of the highlands from where many are from.
The Maasai eat blood, milk and meat. The blood is from a cow or goat, and boiled then drank. Meat is beef, roasted. The milk is also boiled then drank and served in gourds. Sour milk is also a delicacy. Just put milk in a bottle, let it ferment under the sun for about three days, then serve!
Maasai colours are red and blue.
The Luo and Luhya, lakeside tribes, eat ugali. Ugali is maizemeal poured into boiling water, then mixed and pounded into a solid mass. Served with greens (kales and spinach) and meat.
Their colours are green and yellow.
Let me know what you see is easier to cook then let me know, I give you more information on recipes and colours. Hope I have been of help, if not, write back ask some more, and I will try and answer you on time!
Good luck with the project!
Regards,
