Book detailing tradition cuisines of Western Kenya launched

From left, Inter region Economic Network Director James Shikwati, Fur Die Freiheit company Program officer Veni Swai and Wanga Kingdom Nabongo Wambani (right) during the launch of recipe book for indigenous western Kenya cuisines. [Benjamin Sakwa/Standard]

Kenyans have been urged to embrace indigenous foods to curb growing lifestyle diseases.

The local foods are not only beneficial to the consumers but will boost the economies of rural areas and promote food security.