- A Caucasian man in Mombasa sold omena, sparking widespread curiosity and humorous reactions on social media
- Omena, a popular and affordable fish in Kenya, was being sold unconventionally by a foreign businessman, catching the attention of many
- Netizens reacted with a mix of humour and curiosity, raising questions about the man’s motives and the state of local entrepreneurship
Footage captured in Mombasa county has shown a Caucasian man engaging in an unorthodox business.
Source: UGC
The clip, which has been doing the rounds on social media, shows the man walking along a busy street with a clear bucket.
Neatly dressed in black trousers and a tucked-in shirt, the man, with glasses, briskly walked and approached a group of men standing by the roadside.
How did Mzungu man sell omena?
He spoke to them for a bit as they seemed curious about what he was selling.
The video then cut to share a close-up of the contents—the man was selling silver cyprinids, popularly known as omena.
Omena is a small, freshwater ray-finned fish native to East Africa. It is a popular and affordable source of protein, especially in Kenya.
To prepare it, the fish is often sun-dried and then fried until it becomes crispy and golden brown. It is commonly served in stews made with tomatoes, onions, and cream, and is typically accompanied by ugali.
One of the men was seen typing on his phone, seemingly sending the Mzungu man money for omena. The businessman then expertly measured the omena before looking at his phone to confirm receiving the money.
The video sparked curiosity among Kenyans, who wondered why he started the business and how he had ended up in the country. Others made light-hearted jokes, with a couple of netizens celebrating his enterprising spirit.
How did Kenyans react to Mzungu man selling omena?
ant0.rossi:
“Ask him if he has SHA.”
blackexellence94:
“Ni mbaya.”
i.know.samu:
“CIA have no jokes.”
vee_mwikali:
“Let their people come for him, please.”
munene4654:
“Mombasa sirudi tena, kuna ndogo ndogo mingi.”
Peterbril:
“A real hustler.”
travvie.:
“What name does that M-Pesa number bring?”
Dumaelectricmobility:
“A retired veteran keeping himself busy.”
cher_o89:
“I fail to understand why a Kenyan doing the same job does not get attention and have their products sold. No wonder these guys look down on us.”
What did Mzungu hawker tell Kenyans?
Source: UGC
In other news, Kenyans were amused by a video of a Mzungu woman hawking in Nairobi.
The footage, captured in the capital, showed the woman dressed in a grey skirt, black hoodie, and sandals.
She carried a thermos flask and a clear bucket of mandazi. As she walked along a busy street, she engaged with a middle-aged woman while bystanders watched with amusement.
The camera then showed her crossing the road to sell food to vendors on the side. Motorists also slowed down to catch a glimpse of the unusual sight.
The woman, confident in her Kiswahili, joked with a group of men, leaving many Kenyans laughing at the unexpected scene.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
