What if a cookie could fight childhood malnutrition? This true story follows Francis Thoya, a former event planner in Kenya who lost his livelihood during the pandemic and found a new calling in the kitchen. After discovering high rates of malnutrition in Kilifi County, Francis set out to create a nutritious, high-protein snack using local ingredients. The result? Samaki Cookies! Crispy, fish-based biscuits made from powdered fish, cassava, and fruit.
Working with nutritionists, researchers, and a local pastry chef, Francis turned his homemade food recipe into a growing social enterprise rooted in Kenyan cuisine. Today, Samaki Cookies are feeding families, supporting local farmers and fishermen, and offering a powerful new approach to food and nutrition in Africa. This is a Great Big Story documentary about innovation, resilience, and the impact one biscuit can have on a community.
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