All Things Kenyan

Meru

Meru Proverbs of Kenya

An old he-goat does not sneeze for nothing. Bartered grains do not fill up the granary. He has danced topsy-turvy (upside down). He has extracted the bat’s teeth. He has inserted a finger into the anus of the monster. He…

Irio Recipe

The Kikuyu and Meru people both lay claim to this recipe. 1 1/2 cups ripe maize/corn (not dried) 1/2 to 3/4 cup shelled peas 3 medium potatoes 2 Tbsp butter salt pepper Place maize and peas in a pan with…