Meet mrenda/ mtere/ murere: the queen of Luhya traditional vegetables
Jute mallow is a much loved traditional vegetable that is known by various names among the Luhya: mrenda, murere, mtere, likhu. Known for its unusual appearance and texture, the Luhya of Kenya value this vegetable beyond its taste by attaching cultural meaning that elevates mrenda from a humble vegetable to be the queen among its … Read more