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7MP
Cooking Tips & Hacks
Featured
Cooking Tips & Hacks

7-Day Meal Prep for Busy Nairobi Families: Save Time, Money & Sanity

Stop scrambling at 7 PM trying to figure out dinner. This battle-tested weekly meal prep system has helped thousands of Nairobi families reclaim 8+ hours every week.

Amina Wanjiru
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28 May 2026
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8 min read

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HVM
Nutrition & Wellness
Nutrition & Wellness

High-Protein Vegetarian Meals That Don't Cost a Fortune in Kenya

You don't need expensive imported proteins to build a high-protein vegetarian diet. Discover 12 affordable, locally-available foods that deliver serious protein.

Amina Wanjiru
·22 May 6m
FSH
Vendor Stories
Vendor Stories

From Side Hustle to Six Figures: How Chef Amina Built Her Pika Plan Business

Amina Wanjiru started cooking from her Kilimani kitchen for her neighbours. Today, she fulfils 200+ orders weekly through Pika Plan and earns more than her old corporate job.

Grace Mwende
·15 May 7m
IPP
AI & Technology
AI & Technology

Inside Pika Plan's AI: How We Recommend the Perfect Meal for You

Ever wondered how Pika Plan generates a 7-day meal plan in 10 seconds? Our AI engineer breaks down the technology behind your personalised recommendations.

Brian Otieno
·10 May 5m
KSY
Kenyan Cuisine
Kenyan Cuisine

10 Kenyan Superfoods You're Probably Overlooking

Forget imported acai and goji berries. Our backyard is packed with nutrient-dense foods like mukimo greens, baobab, and African nightshade.

Amina Wanjiru
·5 May 6m
CYF
Sustainable Eating
Sustainable Eating

Cut Your Food Waste in Half: A Practical Guide for Kenyan Households

The average Kenyan household throws away 25% of the food they buy. Here's how meal planning, smart storage, and simple habits can change that.

David Kimani
·28 Apr 5m
TPP
Recipes & Meal Ideas
Recipes & Meal Ideas

The Perfect Pilau Recipe — Restaurant Quality, At Home

After testing 30+ variations across Mombasa, Malindi and Lamu, we've cracked the formula for restaurant-grade pilau that will impress even your strictest auntie.

Amina Wanjiru
·20 Apr 10m
COB
Budget Cooking
Budget Cooking

Cooking for One? 15 Budget Meals That Won't Leave You Eating Leftovers for Days

Solo cooking is tough — recipes are sized for families, and you end up wasting food. These 15 single-serve meals are designed for one person, big on flavour, easy on the wallet.

Amina Wanjiru
·15 Apr 7m
HVM
Vendor Stories
Vendor Stories

How Vendor M-Pesa Payouts Work on Pika Plan (And Why They're Faster Than Most)

Most platforms make vendors wait 14-30 days for payments. We process M-Pesa payouts every Monday. Here's exactly how it works.

Grace Mwende
·10 Apr 4m
DKM
Nutrition & Wellness
Nutrition & Wellness

Diabetic-Friendly Kenyan Meals That Actually Taste Good

Managing diabetes doesn't mean giving up the foods you love. A registered nutritionist shares 10 diabetic-friendly Kenyan recipes that respect both your taste buds and your blood sugar.

Amina Wanjiru
·5 Apr 9m

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