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How young Kenyans weigh the cost and convenience

Nairobi, Sept. 24 -- Hailey Sabai can count on one hand the number of times she has cooked in the last month. "Like last week, other than warming some food I bought from the supermarket, I haven't co... Read More


How much should you spend on eating out? What financial experts say

Nairobi, Sept. 24 -- Hailey Sabai can count on one hand the number of times she has cooked in the last month. "Like last week, other than warming some food I bought from the supermarket, I haven't co... Read More


"Breathtaking": Adventure across Greece in 10 days

Nairobi, Sept. 23 -- Long before Angela Kariuki boarded a flight to Greece, she had seen the pictures, pinned them to her vision board, and imagined posing against Santorini's blue-and-white backdrop.... Read More


When grandma's cooking meets Nairobi's fine dining

Nairobi, Sept. 17 -- I didn't know what to expect when I walked into Jiko Restaurant at the Tribe Hotel. The invitation had promised an evening celebrating Kenyan food heritage, with age-old ingredien... Read More


How to handle aggressive dogs

Nairobi, Sept. 16 -- Across Kenya, dog ownership is rising, particularly of large breeds kept for home security. But alongside this trend is a quieter problem: many owners lack the training, knowledge... Read More


How Japanese ramen found its place on Nairobi's dining scene

Nairobi, Sept. 10 -- Slurping your food while you eat might be considered mannerless and unrefined in many cultures. But in Japanese culture, it is perfectly acceptable, encouraged even, when eating r... Read More


Forget sushi, Nairobi diners are now falling in love with ramen

Nairobi, Sept. 10 -- Slurping your food while you eat might be considered mannerless and unrefined in many cultures. But in Japanese culture, it is perfectly acceptable, encouraged even, when eating r... Read More


Why plant-based milk remains niche despite cow milk shortages

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- With the current supply constraints in the country, milk has become harder to find on some retail shelves. At Jaza supermarket, Willy Kimani, the founder and director, says reduced... Read More


Pastry struggle to top chef: How Bhavana Rao found her sweet cooking spot

Nairobi, Sept. 3 -- This month, Bhavana Rao is heading to California to take up a job as head pastry chef at a newly built restaurant. It is a big step in a journey she nearly did not take, having ini... Read More


Kenyan pastry chef who found success in New York, California

Nairobi, Sept. 3 -- This month, Bhavana Rao is heading to California to take up a job as head pastry chef at a newly built restaurant. It is a big step in a journey she nearly did not take, having ini... Read More