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Restaurants DIANI
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KILIFI
WATAMU
MALINDI
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4. 10 Romantic Restaurants
11. Homegrown Kenya Richard Turere
16. Seedballs Kenya
20. In the News
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Restaurants along the Coast Author: Tamara Britten
With so many to choose from, picking a restaurant can be tough. To make your life easier, we tried them all out for you – you can thank us later – and give you here our pick of the best.
Peponi Hotel
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PEPONI HOTEL, SHELA VILLAGE, LAMU ISLAND
Established in 1967 by the Korschen family, this landmark hotel is still in the hands of the family today. The hotel's whitewashed walls, historic photos and veranda shaded with bright bougainvillea make this a place that's both classy and inviting. Add to this a seafront restaurant with delectable dishes and unbeatable cocktails, and you have a venue that's destined for success. Settle into your seat, gaze at the dhows cruising up the channel, then turn your eyes to the marvellous menu.
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HEMMINGWAYS, WATAMU
Already a world class hotel, Hemmingways got even better after their recent refurbishment and now offers spacious residences, apartments and penthouses. Its restaurant looks out over Watamu's striking shores, and offers a selection of seafood, as well as vegetarian dishes and some good solid steaks. Although the restaurant is coastal al fresco, the standards are that of a city restaurant – down to the white linen tablecloths and napkins.
Our favourites: Prime Aged Beef Steak; Classic Beer Battered Fish and Chips; and Linguine with Arugula Walnut Pesto Sauce.
Our favourites: Old Pal, Peponi's signature cocktail; Spicy Thai Fish Soup; Prawns flambéed in Brandy; Beef Carpaccio; and Chocolate Truffles. And all the sushi (we just can't make our minds up)!
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MOONRISE RESTAURANT, LAMU HOUSE HOTEL, LAMU TOWN
On the seafront of historic Lamu town, this restaurant – at the front of lovely Lamu House Hotel – is a haven of peace. Raised from the bustle on an attractive veranda, diners can watch dhows coming and going, traders loading and unloading, donkeys lugging sacks and boxes. With all this action to feast the eyes on, it's easy to forget to order – but this would be an error. The food here is fresh, innovative and delicious. Don't miss the Thursday night live Swahili music, and the barbecue served on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Our favourites: Catch of the Day with Jacket Potato; Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa; Broccoli Pesto Spaghetti; and Eggplant Tower Milanese.
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NAUTILUS, KILIFI
Standing on stilts over the water and shaded by a thatched roof, Nautilus gives diners the impression of being on a boat. Surrounded on three sides by water, visitors can listen to the waves lapping beneath them as they enjoy the sea breeze. The chef is health conscious and uses fresh and locally-bought ingredients; her menu fuses continental cuisine with some exotic specials. Expect groovy music and romantic atmosphere. Closed on Mondays.
Lamu House Hotel
Our favourites: Oysters Fresh from the Rocks; Noodles with Lemon Crab and Cherry Tomatoes; Prawn Madras; Chateaubriand; and Tortellini al Forno. Nautilus
5 MONSOONS, MTWAPA Tucked away in a cove near bustling Mtwapa, this is a hidden jewel. Monsoons has the appearance of a relaxed beach restaurant, yet the food is exquisite. Looking across the beach and sea, diners here almost have the sense of being marooned on a desert island.
Fishermen bring their catches straight from their boats; the chef works his magic then brings it fresh to the table. As well as seafood, the menu has a selection of pastas, meats and curries, all served with rice and vegetables. Closed on Mondays.
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Our favourites: Monsoons' Seafood Platter for Two. Comprising the freshest lobsters, red snapper, octopus, squid and crab claws, all char-grilled to perfection, you can't go wrong with this.
LA MARINA, MTWAPA
In tropical gardens overlooking Mtwapa Creek, this restaurant epitomises the joy of being at the coast. Diners, surrounded by palms and bougainvillea, look down on the cluster of boats that moor here and the yachts plying the creek. The speciality is seafood, fresh from the fishermen, but there's a good selection of meat and vegetarian dishes, and their salads are light and tasty – just what the balmy coastal weather requires.
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THE TAMARIND DHOW, MOMBASA
Why sit in a restaurant to eat when you can dine sailing along the coast? Setting sail from Tamarind, the Tamarind Dhow allows diners to relish the restaurant's signature dishes whilst gazing out over ever-changing vistas. With two traditional wooden dhows to choose from, and both a lunch and dinner option – what's not to like? The lunch cruise moors in a bay, while on the dinner cruise the chef prepares his seafood on deck under the hungry gaze of waiting diners. Expect music and dancing as the night moves on. Our favourites: The Seafood Platter, of course!
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THE SANDS AT NOMAD, DIANI
This boutique resort on beautiful Diani Beach not only has individually designed cottages and a lush jungle garden, but an awesome beachfront restaurant. With an extensive and inventive menu of sushi, soups, salads and heartier platters, this is the place to lean back on your cushion and gaze out over the white sand and sparkling seas of Diani. The sizeable wine list hits the spot too. Our favourites: Rainbow Uramaki; Yellow Finned Tuna Tartar; and Chicken Citrus Salad. And the whole selection of pizzas, baked to crispy perfection in the Italian pizza oven. Sands at Nomad
Our favourites: Seafood Meze – a selection of tasty treats served as a sequence of courses; Grilled Lobster; Mama Salad; and Seafood a la Luu.
La Marina, Mtwapa
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TAMARIND, MOMBASA
The flagship property of the Tamarind Group, this restaurant was founded in 1972. It was an instant hit for its menu filled with exquisite and creative seafood dishes – although there are plenty of meat and vegetarian options too. The restaurant – whitewashed Arabic arches open onto Nyali Creek giving diners a view of historic Fort Jesus – is a joy in itself. Cocktails at sunset watching the water blaze red are not to be missed.
Our favourites: Ginger Crab (be ready to get down and dirty); Prawns Piri piri; Seafood Laksa; and Double Cooked Pork Belly.
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ALI BARBOUR'S CAVE, DIANI
Named for the exotic hero of one of the Arabian Nights' tales, this restaurant evokes myth and mystery. Walk down steps past flickering candles set into rocky alcoves and you'll find yourself in a lamplit cave. The menu is rich in treats, including seafood caught fresh from nearby Diani Beach, as well as a good vegetarian selection and enough meat to keep the most ardent carnivore happy. Several dishes give a wink to the Arabian food evoked by the restaurant's name, and the desserts are pretty spectacular too. Our favourites: Ali's Drunken Prawns; Vegetable Tagine with Almond and Chickpea Couscous; Deep Fried Camembert with Cranberry Jus; and Beef Fillet Stroganoff.
F ine Dining in a Magical Setting.
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Swahili Fish With Coconut Rice (Mtuzi wa Samaki)
There’s always a confusion on where the Swahili Fish with Coconut Rice originally comes from, Kenya or Zanzibar Island? Wherever it originates from, we Kenyans surely love this dish!
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Instructions:
2 tbsp oil
1. Heat oil in a pot and stir in the onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and stir briefly.
1 medium onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp tamarind paste mixed in 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup coconut milk
2. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder and curry powder and stir. Season with salt and let cook for 4-5 minutes or until the tomatoes soften up. 3. Pour in tamarind and coconut milk, sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4. Place the tilapia fish onto the curry, cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the fish has cooked.
Coriander leaves, chopped 2 fillets tilapia fish, cut into 8 pieces For the coconut rice: 1 cup Rice, washed & soaked 1 cup heavy coconut milk 1 cup light coconut milk
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5. For the coconut rice: In a pot add rice, heavy coconut milk and light coconut milk. Let it come to a boil and then reduce the heat, cover with a lid and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. 6. Serve the swahili fish with the creamy coconut rice in the shell of a used coconut.
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RICHARD TURERE
HOMEGROWN KENYA
Author: Kelly Marie-Martin
C
attle farming is big business in Kenya, whether it be commercial or subsistence, the industry is incredibly important for many. This can either be directly, through direct income made from the sale of meat or dairy products or indirectly, by feeding families and communities. The dairy sector alone contributes about 8% of Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with approximately 3.43 billion litres being produced annually. Kenya's milk production contributes 3% of the 18% global production by Sub Saharan Africa. Furthermore, small holder dairy farmers make up to 80% of dairy producers and produce 56% of milk in Kenya. Beef production is also a profitable business, with a good cow fetching KSH 220 per kilo, which means one full-grown cow can go for approximately KSH 44,000. Cattle farming is often done by pastoral communities and subsistence farmers in remote and largely natural environments. Cattle farming is often a critical part of life for these communities and therefore any loss can be a hard hit financially. Although potentially a lucrative business, it is not without its challenges. Communities have to contend with unreliable rainfalls, potential droughts, availability of land and poor soils which can lead to erosion and loss of nutrients. There are also other factors such as disease and pests and with limited capital to further develop the cattle farming industry in Kenya, the financial burden falls upon the farmers. There is also another challenge that many communities have to face, the predation of cattle by lions. Often in these remote areas, communities live side by side Kenya's stunning wildlife. Tourists come each year to marvel at these beautiful wild animals, however, what many tourists do not know, is the challenge many Kenyans face from these very same animals. This is not isolated to just Kenya, many people face challenges with large predators eating livestock around the world. These losses can seriously impact people's everyday lives, furthermore, deterrents are often expensive and difficult to implement in these often rural and remote places. However, Richard Turere, a 13-year-old Maasai boy, living near to Nairobi National Park decided to tackle this issue head on.
Richard Turere often looked after his father's cattle and would often witness lion attacks on his father's herd. Many communities after losing livestock from lion predation will contact Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) to seek compensation, due to the high amount of claims KWS receive, the process can often be long and tedious. However, Richard started to explore how cattle predation could be humanely stopped altogether. Richard began to work with locally available materials, experimenting with potential deterrents. First he used fire, but found that this actually aided the lions instead of hindered them, with the fire helping lions see through the cowshed and enclosures. He then tried scarecrows, but this only worked on the first day, by the second day, the lions soon realised that these 'human like' figures did not move and killed more cows. Richard soon discovered through his attempts that lions were afraid of moving lights, he got a bunch of LED lights and a car battery and set up a circuit of flashing lights. Richard fitted a series of flashing LED bulbs on to poles around the cattle's enclosure. The LED lights face outwards, and from a distance, look like a torch being held by a human guarding the cattle at night. Ever since Richard implemented this simple and cheap solution, him and his family have not lost a single animal from their farm from lion attacks. This simple and inexpensive method has global significance. Livestock loss due to predation is happening all over the world, from leopards, lions, tigers and jaguars, to name a few. These losses can be a huge burden, especially to communities such as Richards. Money and resources are often limited and can leave communities frustrated, frequently leading to the killing of these magnificent predators, as many farmers feel that is the only solution left. Additionally, with so much time invested in guarding livestock, this can take families away from other important tasks and even impact children's education, as children often need to stay off school to help on their family's farm. With Richards 'lion lights' this will not only ease pressures placed on these communities, but also reduce the killing of these beautiful and misunderstood animals. Richard's invention has placed him in the international limelight, winning him an invitation to the TED 2013 conference. His invention is now being used throughout Kenya and has won him a scholarship to college. I think it is safe to say, the world needs more bright minds like Richard Turere!
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F
orest cover has drastically declined worldwide, with
Kenya's closed canopy forests are estimated to cover 2% of the
many sources reporting loss of approximately 3 million
country, down from an original cover of 12%. On average, Kenya
square kilometres globally in a period of 15 years (2001-
loses about 12,000 hectares of forest each year. This impacts
2015). Worryingly, scientists have advised that some of this loss
communities, increasing the risk of droughts and extreme weather
may be irreparable, as land is converted for other uses, such as
conditions, it also impacts 1,847 known animal species which rely
industrial agriculture of soy, timber, beef and palm oil. This is not on these ecosystems, with 4% of these being endemic to Kenya, news to many, most people are aware of the strain humans are
meaning that they exist nowhere else in the world, therefore if
having on the earth's natural resources, and often when we
lost, will be lost forever. Furthermore, Kenya Forest Service
choose to delph further and learn more, the problem only
estimates that the forest sector contributes roughly KSH 20 billion
becomes more complex and understandably, many people chose
towards the economy annually, employing approximately 350,000
to look the other way and avoid the subject entirely.
people both directly and indirectly.
The loss of forest may not be so obvious in many areas of the world, making it easy for us to ignore and carry on with our daily lives. However, in Kenya, known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes, forest loss is happening on many people's doorstep and the damage is blindingly obvious, having huge impacts on people's daily lives. Often small-scale deforestation is driven by the need for food and ďŹ nancial security, in a country where many communities struggle to feed and educate their children, who are we to question communities cutting trees to provide for their family. It has been estimated that Kenya has lost 3.47 million hectares of forest.
The seedball is simply a seed inside
This enables anyone to plant trees with little eort and cash. Seedballs Kenya goes further and ensures that seeds used are indigenous to Kenya, and works with purchasers to ensure that
a ball of coal dust, mixed with some
chosen tree species are correct for the intended area, as tree species found within Kenya, vary drastically and may not be
nutritious binders.
indigenous to all parts of the country. Planting the wrong species can be incredibly detrimental to the environment and counteract
But it is not all doom and gloom, and many individuals,
the initially good intentioned deed.
communities and groups are ďŹ ghting this issue head on, one such group is Seedballs Kenya. Seedballs Kenya started in 2016, founded by Teddy Kinyanjui and Dr. Elsen Karstad, the
The seedball is simply a seed inside a ball of charcoal dust, mixed with some nutritious binders. The coating, also known as the
organisation is a collaboration of the founder's companies,
biochar coating helps protect the seed from predators and
Chardust Ltd and Cookswell Jikos. Both founders prior to the
extreme temperatures. As soon as it rains, the seedball gets
formation of Seedballs Kenya, had been investigating the
soaked and the biochar coating helps keep the seed moist for
prospect of growing trees for charcoal, to reduce the damage
longer and encourages germination. The charcoal dust used is an
charcoal production is having on the environment. Based on this
ideal substance, as it is non-toxic and is sourced from old piles of research and these experiments, Teddy Kinyanjui, came up with a charcoal dust in Nairobi. So old are these piles, that old coins, way to help combat deforestation by making it easy to plant dating back to 100 years, have been found hidden within them. trees, and the seedball was formed.
Seedball Kenya works with schools, NGO's, companies and individuals to scatter the balls in various places. The method of
Since September 2016, 4,322,000 seedballs have been sold and
scattering the balls can vary and people can certainly be inventive,
distributed. This simple invention has eliminated time spent
using slingshots, helicopters, drones or simply thrown by hand.
nurturing saplings, as labour and water is normally needed well
Seeds will only then take root when the environmental conditions
before a seed even takes root. This in turn reduces costs of
are right.
reforestation, according to Seedballs Kenya, to restore Kenya's drylands in the traditional way, it costs around $160 per hectare,
The project is doing amazingly well and getting much deserved
whereas, using seedballs to reforest can cost as little as $8 per
attention. If you want to help or learn more about the project,
hectare.
please visit www.seedballskenya.com Author: Kelly-Marie Martin Photos: Seedballs Kenya
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Kenya Wins Multiple Plastic Bottle and Straw Ban Plastic Bag Ban Improves Awards at the International Implemented in Seventeen Sanitation in Lamu Coastal Hotels Hotel Awards Seventeen hotels along the coast are banning the use of plastic bottles and straws in their establishments. Hotels are replacing plastic bottles with glass bottles and some hotels will be using bamboo straws instead plastic straws. The aim is to create a plastic-free coastline. Many hotels have implemented the initiative with Kenya won multiple awards at the international Hotel Awards held in
immediate eect.
Sanitation and cleanliness in Lamu has
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improved signiďŹ cantly since the 2017 Plastic
London, UK. The Diamonds Dream of
bag ban. This has helped increase tourist
Africa, based in the Coastal town of
numbers, with international tourists
Malindi, won the best small luxury hotel.
commenting on the cleanliness of the town.
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
The ban has also reduced the number of
also won the Best Airport hotel in Africa.
donkey deaths, prior to the ban, donkeys
Eleven hotels in Kenya were feted in
were dying due to ingestion of plastic bags.
preparation for the awards.
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Kenya and Japan sign MoU Hand Glove Invention to Strengthen Science, Arrests made after Seizure Technology and Innovation Translates Sign Language to Audio Speech of Illegal Wildlife Trophies Training in Africa Roy Allela, 25, has invented a smart hand
Three Chinese nationals and one Kenyan
glove which turns sign language into audio
have been arrested over illegal
speech. The technology has scored 93%
possession of wildlife trophies. Arrests
accuracy. The hand glove has gained
were made after several items were
international recognition and the young
found at their home. This included
Kenyan inventor has been shortlisted by the
leopard skin, ivory, rhino horn and a live tortoise. Contraband goods were also seized, including cigarettes and alcoholic
Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize Both the Kenyan and Japanese
for Inventors.
government has signed a Memorandum
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drinks.
of Understanding to improve Science,
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Here are a few basic greetings and phrases you can use to interact with the coastal Swahili people. Kenyan people appreciate it when you try to speak Swahili so please do not be shy, try out some Swahili and have some fun!
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Useful words and phrases… • Excuse me - Samahani (to get attention or say something) • Please – Tafadhali • No – Hapana • Yes - Ndio • No thanks - Hapana asante • Thank you! - Asante! • Where? – Wapi? • Here - Hapa • When? – Lini? • Now - Sasa • I don’t understand – Sielewi
Cat - Paka Dog - Mbwa Goat - Mbuzi Elephant - Ndovu Giraffe - Twiga Lion - Simba
Cow - Ng’ombe Buffalo - Nyati Zebra - Punda Milia Hippo - Kiboko Rhino - Kifaru Wildebeest - Nyumbu
• Speak slowly – Ongea pole pole • Friend - Rafiki • My friend – Rafiki yangu • I’m hungry – Nahisi njaa • I’m thirsty – Nahisi Kiu • Where are you going? – Unaenda wapi? • I am going to the hotel - Naenda hotelini • How do you say in Swahili – Unasemaje kwa Kiswahili • Cheers! (While sharing a drink) - Maisha marefu (Meaning long life) • I love you! - Nakupenda! • Help! - Msaada!
