Harnessing indigenous knowledge for food security and conservation

Indigenous vegetables are more than just food; they are a sustainable solution for a healthier and climate-resilient Kenya.

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For a long time, the common vegetables gracing Kenyan dinner tables have included cabbage, sukuma wiki (collard greens), and spinach. However, a new wave of indigenous, or kienyeji, vegetable species has begun making its way into grocery stores and supermarkets.

This shift presents a golden opportunity for the government to leverage indigenous knowledge in expanding the edible plant varieties.

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