Originally published by Africa Is A Country · Muthoni Kihara. Read the full story →
A new history of Mombasa shows how street food, colonial labor migration, and urban capitalism reshaped what—and how—Kenya eats. Street scene in Old Town, Mombasa, Kenya. Image credit Francisco Anzola via Flickr CC BY 2.0. Mombasa is a tapestry of rich history, vibrant culture, and renowned cuisine. The latter draws notably from Swahili, Indian, and Arab inspirations. Its famed gastronomy, displayed largely in the informal setting of street food, tells a charming story of the city’s evolution an