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Roasted maize has finally made it to the high table

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Maize roasting alongside nyama choma (in foil). [XN Iraki]

Two weeks ago, I complained that roasted maize, unlike its cousin the boiled one, has failed to make it to the high table. It was an oversight.

Last week, I found maize being roasted on the same "fire" with meat in a restaurant near Sagana, overlooking the legendary Gaturi, Murang'a where witchcraft is said to have had a home as per the legends.

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