Finger Millet (Kal)

Rangwe, Homa Bay

Finger Millet (Kal)

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The grain that raised a generation. Dark, iron-rich and faintly bitter, it makes the uji given to new mothers and to anyone who has been unwell.

Origin

Grown in Rangwe, Homa Bay — Threshed on a tarpaulin, winnowed by wind. Between the field and your door, this harvest passes through two pairs of hands.

The journey

  1. 01

    Harvested

    Rangwe, Homa Bay — Cut, dug or landed at first light.

  2. 02

    Sorted

    Rangwe collection point — Hand graded, weighed and labelled.

  3. 03

    Cooled

    Kisumu hub — Held in breathable crates, never frozen.

  4. 04

    Dispatched

    Nairobi — Night transit, delivered the next morning.

Growing Practices

  • Rain-fed
  • Wind winnowed
  • No fumigants

Storage

Cool dry store. Keeps a year in a sealed tin.

In the Kitchen

  • Uji power porridge
  • Millet ugali with fish stew

Nutrition

Iron
3.9 mg / 100g
Calcium
344 mg
Protein
7.3 g

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