Bean variety named Raila to grace cereal dishes menuA trader displays the bean variety called Raila at Gakoromone Market in Meru. Previous names picked for other popular varieties include 'Mwende' – a Kamba name for a girl – for a bean variety that has little gas when cooked. SEE ALSO :Raila chairs meeting on proposalsThe adoption of the politician’s name for the bean variety is not new. One bean variety was named ‘Saitoti’ after former Vice-President George Saitoti. Another bean variety developed in the 1980s was named ‘Nyayo’ in recognition of retired President Daniel Moi.

Source: Standard Digital March 24, 2019 10:07 UTC