Maina Kageni & King’ang’i’s funny analysis on viral ‘Okra Water’ theories

Mwalimu King’angi left a section of their listeners on the morning show in stitches as he discussed the viral Okra Water with Maina Kageni.

King’ang’i started the conversation by asking Maina if he had heard anything about ‘Okra Water’ - something that has been trending for the past few weeks.

“Kuna Kitu inaitwa Okra," Mwalimu started.

Maina interjected; “Yes I know Okra and it’s a vegetable and it has been there forever,”. 

Mwalimu; “Why does it seem like people have just discovered it now?  It has been trending and I thought you know something about it that I don’t.

“I though Cabbage will help but Okra ndio imeingia that is okay. It like mimi nianze kukuuliza kama umewahi kuona mzee anaitwa Felo,”

Mwalimu King’ang’I insisted; “You need to ask about Okra and it’s like we have just discovered it.

Maina added; “Ebu talk to me, what is it about Okra? 

Mwalimu went on; What is this ka song ya kuteleza? 

Maina; “Kwangwaru?

Mwalimu; “Yes that one, I hear it has something to do with that (laughs)

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What’s Okra

Okra, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa.

 It has edible green seed pods and it is used in the cuisines of many countries among them Tanzania and Kenya

Here is what you need to know about Okra water:

Okra water is made by cutting the plant into small pieces and soaking it overnight in fresh water.

The result is a slimy mixture, that proponents say delivers numerous health benefits including hydration.

Okra is enriched with vitamins B, and C, folic acid, soluble and insoluble fibre, in flavonoids or antioxidants.

Those who drink it recommend a glass on an empty stomach in the morning to get the full benefits of the above compounds.