OMENA is one of the most popular Kenyan meals. The scientific name is called Rastrineobola argetea which is a small pelagic cyprinid endemic to the Lake Victoria Basin and Victoria Nile in Eastern Africa. Its common English name is the Silver fish. Locally it is known as Dagaa in Tanzania, Omena in Kenya and Mukene in Uganda. It is very nutritious to the body because it’s rich in:

• Proteins - helps in growth and development 
•  Vitamins- it is a dietary source of vitamin D that helps in bone formation, improving sleep and general functioning of the body
•  Antioxidants- plays a role in protecting the body from radicals that cause different types of cancers 
• Calcium- essential element in the formation of healthy bones and teeth
•  Iron and Zinc- known well to boosts the immunity system and helps the body to fight diseases. 

Order your Omena from HomeNod today since its well sorted, cleaned and finely done. You can choose to take it as it is of make a nice stew.