RAKA CHEESE | the Finest Kenyan Cheese

Kenya's Finest Cheese

Raka Cheese

Proudly Kenyan, Raka Cheese originates in the Nyeri highlands, giving this cheese a unique and distinct flavour. Raka Cheese has been making cheese for 18 years and we are one of the market leaders in supplying Kenyans with discerning tastes for cheese. Cheese and cheese-making is a passion for us at Raka!

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese

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Kalpa PADIA

MD Of Raka Cheese

Some of our Products

Paneer

Made without rennet, by curdling hot milk with lemon or lime juice, vinegar, yoghurt or citric acid. Popularly used in curry dishes and is, when wrapped in dough and fried, delightful for snacking.

Gouda

Gouda Cheese is a delicious ingredient in most sandwiches, quiche or fondue. Raka Gouda Cheese is make from cow milk…

Mozzarella

A very fresh and young cheese with a high moisture content, slightly rubbery texture, with an extremely mild flavour.

Halloumi

Delicious Raka Halloumi is based on the traditional Cypriot cheese that is also popular in Sweden (2nd biggest consumers of the…

Our Staff

Apart from being highly skilled and highly trained, we have a friendly staff that go out of their way to ensure that the customers get the best service possible. We are always happy attending events and meeting new people so the next time you see our booth, kindly pass by and say hi.

Where are we?

LOCATION : NYERI KENYA PHONE NO. 0722 519 463 EMAIL: RAKA@RAKA-KE.COM

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Mozzarella Cheese holds so much potential for an a

Mozzarella Cheese holds so much potential for an array of dishes. You can snack on it or use slices to artfully top casseroles and lasagna. Add it into your sandwiches and onto your pizza and enjoy the best melting cheese out there!

Alternatively, you can create an elegant appetizer and combine fresh mozzarella with ripe, seasonal tomatoes, fresh herbs, black pepper, olive oil, and a drizzle of tangy-sweet balsamic vinegar.

Other vegetables that pair nicely with fresh mozzarella include eggplant, roasted peppers, spinach, onion, and mushrooms.

How do you like your Mozza?
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#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #CookWithRaka #MozzarellaCheese #mozzarella #cheesemeals #cheesedish #mozzarellapizza #mozzarellasandwich #salad #cheesesalad #healthy #vegetarianfood #vegetarian #halalcertified #fridayvibes #pizza #Nairobi #Kenya

Cheese for every occasion; cheese for every palett

Cheese for every occasion; cheese for every palette - our sumptuous range includes: Feta, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Pizza Cheese, Paneer, Nyeri Blue, and Gouda!

All our cheeses are Halal certified and suitable for vegetarians.

Try us out today!

What's your favorite Raka Cheese? 🧀☺️

#RakaCheese #CookWithRaka #LoveRaka #cheddarcheese #goudacheese #mozzarellacheese #cheese #halalcertified #cheesemeals #vegetarian #cheeserecipes #paneercheese #nyeribluecheese #gouda #Nairobi #Kenya

#Repost @shirleys_kitchen_ke ・・・ Home-made m

#Repost @shirleys_kitchen_ke
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Home-made messy burgers are life!🤗😋😋Since I started making my own beef patties,I have never looked back.
They are fresh,tasty & lacking of preservatives.You can always adjust your ingredients to your liking.. spicy burger,sweet & tangy..whatever your taste buds are feeling like!🤗

Beef cheese burger with bacon and caramelized onions. The cheddar cheese is from @rakacheese my all time fave😋Did I mention the Cheddar is already sliced?😉Super convenient.

#RakaCheese #CookWithRaka #LoveRaka #cheese #cheesebreakfast #cheeseburger #burger #wednesday #foodie #cheddarburger #cheddarcheese #Nairobi #Kenya

Going out of town for a few days and wondering wha

Going out of town for a few days and wondering what food to carry along with you ? Cheese is a great add on for an outdoor setting and we love this shot! Who would you tag along for this beautiful picnic?

#RakaCheese #WeLoveCheese #cheesepicnic #cheeseboardandchill #cheeseboard #picnic #picnicdate #picnicinthepark #cheeseandwine #wine #datelunch #cheeseboardsofinstagram #chacuterieboard #Nairobi #Kenya

Sweet roasted carrots drizzled in a tangy, creamy

Sweet roasted carrots drizzled in a tangy, creamy feta dressing to make this colourful salad - so simple and yet so good! A must try!

Ingredients
500g baby carrots, trimmed
Olive oil
100g Raka feta cheese
150ml plain yogurt
50g breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 little gem lettuces, cut into wedges

Method
1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Toss the carrots in a roasting tin with olive oil and roast for 25 minutes or until just tender. Allow to cool to room temperature.
2. Crumble the feta into a bowl and whisk in the yogurt until smooth, then loosen the mixture with 4 tbsp water. Season well with black pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add the breadcrumbs and fry until just golden, then stir in the crushed garlic and transfer to a plate to cool.
4. To serve, assemble the carrots and lettuce on a platter or serving dish, drizzle over a little of the feta dressing and sprinkle with garlicky breadcrumbs. Serve the remaining feta dressing on the side.

#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #CookWithRaka #cheeserecipes #salad #fetasalad #vegetarian #fetacheesedressing #fetacheese #fetacheese🧀 #healthyfoods #foodlovers #foodie #Nairobi #Kenya

This classic Margherita pizza you can easily prepa

This classic Margherita pizza you can easily prepare at home, packed with the goodness of basil, mozzarella cheese, pepper and pasta sauce for the next time the kids crave for a cheese-y pizza!

#RakaCheese #lunchideas #lunch #lunchtime #CookWithRaka #pizzacheese #pizza #MozzarellaCheese #mozzarella #pizzalover #pizzatime #kids #familymeals #Nairobi #Kenya

#Repost @vegetreats
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Cumin Spiced Paneer Salad 🥗

This fresh, delicious, flavourful salad with a hint of Indian spice is perfect: fulfilling and healthy 🤤 🌶 😋💚

Inspired by the lovely @chetnamakan 💚 healthy indian food at its absolute best 👌🏽

INGREDIENTS:
100ml natural yogurt
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
Half a block of paneer cut into thick rectangles (@rakacheese )
1 tbsp olive oil
200g mixed leaves (@zucchini_ke )
Sliced red chilli
Handful of blueberries
Sliced tangerines
Sliced cherry tomatoes
Half cup chopped red cabbage for crunch

For the dressing:
2 tsp olive oil
Half a tap minced garlic
1 red chilli, roughly chopped
¼ tsp salt
Three tbsps natural yogurt

METHOD:

1) Mix the yogurt, cumin, salt, pepper in a bowl. Add the paneer, mix well, then marinate for 15 mins.
2) grill them on to a pan until brown and slightly crispy.
3) To make the dressing, add 1 tsp of the olive oil, the yoghurt, garlic, chilli, salt in a small bowl. 4) arrange the salad dressing in a mixing bowl and pour a bit of the dressing and mix well
5) add all the other salad ingredients together on a plate one top of the dressed salad leaves.
6) Pour the dressing and toss well
7) Lay the paneer pieces on top, scatter over some sliced red chilli and serve immediately.

"Each cheese represents a world in us, a world pos

"Each cheese represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until we taste it, and it is only by this tasting that a new world is born. - "Anais Nin

What's your favorite cheese and how does it make you feel?

#RakaCheese #cheese #cheeseboard #mozzarellacheese #goudacheese #fetacheese #halloumicheese #paneercheese #pizzacheese #pizza #nyeribluecheese #cheddarcheese #anaisnin #Nairobi #Nyeri #Kenya

#Repost @lelittlegourmand ・・・ My take on a

#Repost @lelittlegourmand
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My take on a Middle Eastern Whipped Feta inspired by @raycournede ✨

𝑶𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒛𝒂’𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔, 𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒄, 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒕, 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝒛𝒆𝒔𝒕 - 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚, 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒚, 𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅-𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒔

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
1 cup roughly torn bread rolls
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 packet, cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons black and white sesame seeds
zest of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 pinch, fireball
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 handful mint leaves
1 orange, segments removed

𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒆𝒕𝒂
1 packer, raka feta cheese
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Arrange in a single layer. Transfer to the oven and bake 10 minutes or until crisp. In a baking dish, toss together the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, cherry tomatoes, oranges, mint, coriander, sesame seeds, lemon zest, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the tomatoes are lightly charred.  Let the oil cool slightly in the dish, then add the vinegar and honey. Reserve this oil mix for serving over top.  Make the feta, in a food processor, combine the feta, greek yogurt, and olive oil. Pulse until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of pepper and garlic.  To serve, spread the feta out onto a large serving plate. Spoon the tomatoes and oranges over and then drizzle on the reserved oil mix. Top with bread crumbs and other garnishes you like.
Serve warm or at room temp.  
#LLG #LeLittleGourmand #whippedfeta #allthegoodstuff #homemade

In the mood for a savoury pastry combination? Look

In the mood for a savoury pastry combination? Look no further than a simple ham & cheese croissant! Add a touch of mustard and you are good to go! Which Raka Cheese options are best for a snack like this? Mozzarella, Cheddar, Gouda & Our Pizza Cheese! All PERFECT for that melt in your mouth goodness!

#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #pastry #mozzarellacheese #croissant #cheddarcheese #cheddar #goudacheese #gouda #pizzacheese #pizza #cheesecroissant #hamandcheese #foodie #cheese #cheesepastry #weekend #fridayvibes #friday #Nairobi #Kenya

#Repost @foodquesters 🙏🧀☺️🎉 ・・・

#Repost @foodquesters 🙏🧀☺️🎉
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⁣Heyy guys! It's been a while..Hope you guys are keeping well💛Made Mexican Quinoa Pepper Boats! Really simple to make, filling and definitely appetizing!🤤🤤⠀
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What you need 👩‍🍳⠀
2 yellow pepper - Halved⠀
2 red peppers - Halved⠀
1 cup cooked quinoa - (I added a bouillon cube while cooking mine, to make it more flavorsome)⠀
1 can pinto beans⠀
1 cup yellow corn⠀
1 onion - finely diced ⠀
½ cup crumbled feta cheese @rakacheese
1 tbsp olive oil⠀
1 tsp garlic paste⠀
2 tbsp paprika⠀
1 tsp cayenne pepper⠀
1 tbsp salt⠀
For toppings⠀
Gauc, salsa, spring onion's or whatever you like😆
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How to make this 🤤⠀
Cook your quinoa as per your package instructions⠀
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Heat oil in pan, add the garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins then add the onions. Once the onions are golden brown add pinto beans (you could use black beans) and saute for a few mins⠀
After this add the corn, quinoa, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Give it a good mix and let this cook for a few mins. Once the mixture has cooled down add the feta cheese (You can skip the cheese if you like)⠀
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Brush the peppers with some oil. Stuff the halved peppers with the quinoa mixture and bake at 180 degrees for around 30 to 40 mins till they turn slightly brown⠀
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Serve this with gauc and salsa and whatever toppings you like😁 ofcourse i sprinkled some 🧀 on mine 🙈🙈🙈⠀
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Tag us when you make yours 😁😁❤ ⠀
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#FoodQuesters #StuffedPeppers #QuinoaStuffedPeppers #MexicanCuisine #EasyMexicanFood #feta #cheese #RakaCheese #RakaFetaCheese #EasyRecipes #HealthyRecipes #Quinoa #VegeterianRecipes #VegeterianFood #Foodies #FoodBloggers #FoodLove #FoodGram #MexicanFood #MexicanRecipes #mexico #Nairobi #Kenya

#Repost @cookinginkenya ・・・ Home grown garde

#Repost @cookinginkenya
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Home grown garden salad 🥗.
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Kale, Brussels sprouts, green onions and radishes (Including the green tops) from our garden with feta and walnuts in a lemon vinaigrette.
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#cookinginkenya #foodiesofinstagram #instafood #delicious #homemade #Dinner #salad #kale #Brusselsprouts #Feta #radish #Walnut #lemonvinaigrette #nomnoms #alltheyums #comfortfood #madeitmyself #stayhome #kenya #foodporn #eatallthethings #fresheats #homegrown #ecogarden #homecooked #vegetarian

#Repost @vegetreats ・・・ Palak Paneer (Indian

#Repost @vegetreats
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Palak Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese with Purée Spinach Sauce)🥬

Smooth and creamy spinach without the cream! Iron boost for the week! 🥬

For the vegans out there- use an extra firm tofu to replace the paneer.

INGREDIENTS:
One block paneer sliced in thick chunks @rakacheese
3 tablespoons ghee
Pinch of salt
1 pound pre-washed big spinach
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons minced ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or use 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
1 teaspoon sea salt

METHOD:

For the paneer:

Cut the paneer into small thick pieces.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the paneer pieces & pan fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt over the paneer before flipping them over. Then, pan fry the other side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer the fried paneer to a plate.

For the spinach sauce:

1) Fill a large saucepan with about 3 quarters of water and bring it to boil. Add the baby spinach to the boiling water. Cook for about a minute, until all the spinach wilts. Don’t over boil this - it should take 7-8 minutes.
Use a spider spatula to remove the spinach from the saucepan or drain the spinach into a colander.
2) Transfer the spinach to a food processor. You don’t need to squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach beforehand. Blend the spinach for about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl & blend again for another 10 seconds.
3) Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions & cook them for about 3 minutes, until they start to soften. Next, add the minced ginger, garlic, and cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds. Then, add the garam masala, turmeric, and kashmiri chilli powder Stir to coat the onions with the dried spices.
4) Transfer the chopped spinach into the skillet. Next, add the salt. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let the spinach sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
4) add the crispy brown paneer & ahhhh 👌

Carbonara is easy to prepare and delicious Italian

Carbonara is easy to prepare and delicious Italian pasta recipe using simple ingredients: spaghetti, eggs, cheese, and bacon.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente/firm.
2. While the pasta is boiling, heat olive oil in a pan, add the bacon with garlic and let it cook slowly until crispy. Once done put in a large bowl.
3. Prepare egg mixture in a small bowl: whisk together the eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Once the pasta is ready, drain and reserve one cup of the pasta water. Place the pasta in a large heated bowl and pour the egg mixture over the top and toss to combine. Add some of the reserved cooking water if needed for extra creaminess. Once the mix is combined and the sauce has thickened slightly from the egg cooking, add the bacon.
5. Serve while hot!

*Our selection of cheeses can be found in leading supermarkets, delis and pantries countrywide!

#RakaCheese #CookWithRaka #LoveRaka #carbonara #italianfood #italianpasta #pasta #carbonarapasta #carbonaraday #foodlovers #foodie #lunchideas #Nairobi #Nyeri #Kenya

Pull out your skewers ladies & gents, because it’s time for Cheese Fondue! It is such a fun, communal way to enjoy a snack/meal. There’s no fancy technique required for making cheese fondue—just a bit of patience. Take your time between each addition of cheese to allow it to completely melt. This slow-and-steady method results in the creamiest, silkiest fondue.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝:

2 cups shredded Raka Cheddar
2 cups shredded Raka Pizza Cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, cut in half
1 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭:

1. In a resealable plastic food-storage bag, place cheeses and flour. Shake until cheese is coated with flour.
2. Rub garlic on bottom and side of fondue pot, heavy saucepan or skillet; discard garlic. Add wine. Heat over simmer setting on fondue pot or over low heat just until bubbles rise to the surface (do not boil). Stir in lemon juice.
3. Gradually add cheese mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with a wire whisk over low heat, until melted.
4. Keep warm over a simmer setting. If prepared in saucepan or skillet, pour into a fondue pot or heatproof serving bowl and keep warm over low heat. Fondue must be served over heat to maintain its smooth, creamy texture.
5. Spear bread and fruit with fondue forks; dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion. If fondue becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup heated wine.

#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #CookWithRaka #cheese #fondue #cheeserecipe #mealplan #cheesefondue #Nairobi #Kenya

These Halloumi Fries make for a great appetizer or

These Halloumi Fries make for a great appetizer or just a simple snack. Easy to make and super fun to eat!

Baked in the oven for maximum crunch and a healthier version of fried cheese sticks. Serve it with a marinara sauce for dipping.

It’s the perfect vegetarian finger food!

Our Halloumi Cheese can be found in leading supermarkets, delis and pantries countrywide!

#RakaCheese #halloumicheese #halloumifries #halloumi #appetizers #cheese #monday #vegetarianfood #vegetarian #vegetariancheese #snack #snacktime #Nairobi #Kenya

Cheddar Cheese is one of the most versatile cheese

Cheddar Cheese is one of the most versatile cheeses in our product range and can even be used in soups! This healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with carrots, broccoli, garlic, and cheddar cheese is one of our favourites to keep warm in this cold weather.

#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #CookWithRaka #CheddarCheese

Who doesn’t love cheese? Whether you like yours

Who doesn’t love cheese? Whether you like yours with crackers or oozing out of pies, bound through pasta, or sandwiched in French toast, there is always room for cheese in your fridge! :)

Make it Raka Cheese, made with love in the Nyeri Highlands. <3

www.rakacheese.com

#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #WeLoveCheese #Nyeri #kenyancheese #buykenyabuildkenya #halalcertified #cheeseboard #fetacheese #mozzarellacheese #goudacheese #halloumicheese #cheddarcheese #Nairobi #Kenya

𝐑𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 is a wonderful cheese to use for making a grilled cheese sandwich, or even as sprinkling grated mozzarella on an omelette for an amazing breakfast. You cannot indulge in pasta without topping it off with some grated 𝐑𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 either! Don't forget our favorite Caprese too!

You can easily find our selection of cheeses at leading supermarkets, delis and pantries countrywide.

www.rakacheese.com

#RakaCheese #CookWithRaka #LoveRaka #MozzarellaCheese #freshmozzarella #cheesemeals #cheesedish #pasta #cheesepasta🍝 #cheesepasta #foodlovers #foodie #Nairobi #Kenya

Sometimes we just get cravings for Mediterranean d

Sometimes we just get cravings for Mediterranean dishes, there’s just something about the fresh ingredients from this region that we love so much! This Greek appetizer really encapsulates a lot of those familiar flavors. It includes some bright acidic lemon juice, salty and crumbly feta, and some perfectly crisp and flaky phyllo dough. The all time favourite Spanakopita!

www.rakacheese.com

#RakaCheese #LoveRaka #CookWithRaka #mediterraneanfood #mediterraneandiet #greek #greekspanakopita #fetacheesedressing #fetacheese #phyllodough #appetizers #Nairobi #Kenya

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