In Kenya termites, as food, is considered a uniquely Luhya thing. As such, some have termed termites a bizarre food choice. It’s a lazy take that betrays ignorance on the nutritional benefits of termites. Further, the insipidness of such a take on a gourmet Luhya delicacy leaves a bad taste. I find the promise of … Read more
Food stories, recipes and how-to’s of 10 heavenly Luhya dishes designed by tradition to not only last long, but pack in nutrients for the long haul such as in these unprecedented times of the coronavirus lockdown. The 10 Luhya traditional foods at a glance Muduya Chiswa chinyomu Kivambara Sun dried traditional vegetables Uvuoni Bubwoba Enyama … Read more
Chiswa chisiisi, a Luhya delicacy, is the termite of ‘termite season’. I recall the joys of my childhood trapping, harvesting and storing chiswa chisiisi. One time I was watching news and heard a senior politician calling my people, the people of Mulembe, a people who are known as honest and sincere communicators; people who love … Read more
Chiswa chikhupaka are a much loved Luhya delicacy. A story from my childhood on the joys, work, art and craft of harvesting termites for food. The village where I was born has its dry season very late November, throughout December and a large part of January. Often in November and December, schools were closed. Those … Read more
Chiswa chikhupaka are a much loved Luhya delicacy. A story from my childhood on the joys, work, art and craft of harvesting termites for food. The village where I was born has its dry season very late November, throughout December and a large part of January. Often in November and December, schools were closed. Those … Read more
