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Uji Power: The undying power of Kenyan frugal innovations

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Many years back, there used to be a drink called chibuku.

It had an interesting tag, chakula kinywaji, which loosely translated means a wholesome drink that is as good as a meal. Was it a clever way to market a new product? It was the first hybrid drink, long before hybrid cars hit the road. Hybrid maize may have been around.

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