Potatoes, especially Irish potatoes are a major food and cash crop in the Kenyan highlands, widely grown by small-scale farmers. The Mt Kenya region (majorly the Kikuyu community) is popularly known for its love for potatoes. These potatoes were known as waru cia hihio which can be translated as roasted potatoes. Mukimo with partially mashed potatoes is always considered low quality and is shunned by men. In the ancient days, mukimo used to be prepared in clay pots and served in bowls as itaha.

Source: Standard Digital October 31, 2020 08:26 UTC