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Ucuru

English: Porridge

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Pre-colonial context

“Porridge (ugali/obusuma) is the staple food of East Africa, made from maize or millet flour.”

In other languages

Hard stiff porridge of maize, millet, or finger millet; eaten with relish, meat, fish, or vegetables. Swahili ugali

Also uji (thin porridge)

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Other meanings

“Obusuma (Luhya)” also means

“Ugali (Swahili)” also means

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