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Why Central Kenya has ‘tumbukiza’ culture and love ‘Pilau Njeri’

Central Kenya delicacy

A ‘certain community’ from Central Kenya is said to be challenged in the culinary arts department. The bulk of items on this community’s menu revolves around maize: githeri is maize mixed with beans; while mukimo is a mixture of maize, beans, viazi and greens pounded together to form a dough.

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