This archive report was first published on 1 October 2021.
Kenyan Engineer Designs Machine to Cook Ugali in Minutes ¶
October 1, 2021, marked a day of innovation in Kakamega County, Kenya, as an engineer unveiled a machine capable of cooking ugali in a mere three minutes.
Ugali, Kenya's staple meal, has been a cornerstone of the country's cuisine for generations. However, the traditional method of preparing it has been time-consuming, with cooks typically spending around 10 minutes to prepare the meal.
The engineer's machine, which uses a mixer connected to electricity, has significantly reduced the cooking time, sparking a mix of reactions on social media.
Some users praised the innovation, while others expressed skepticism, questioning the need for technology in traditional cooking methods.
"3 mins ni ugali mwitu," tweeted @hildahrabut, while @Gorddn_ responded, "I'm sorry but all I see is manual labour that's no different from the conventional way of cooking ugali. Only departure from the norm is the 'electronic' mwiko."
Others, like @reggaeholic_, expressed concerns about the potential loss of traditional culture, stating, "The Luhyas Are Loosing Their Culture."
Despite the mixed reactions, the engineer's machine has sparked a conversation about the role of technology in traditional cooking methods.
