One of the traditional dishes prepared in Ugandan schools is a maize meal called “posho”. This is served together with the beans, every single day.
But preparing it can be a very challenging process, especially because an average school with 800 students will need at least 120 litres of water and 60 kilos of maize flour. The flour is poured and stirred using long wooden paddles. It is common to use teams of male cooks due to the size and weight of the mixture.
Here below we share some images of a school preparing the posho in a traditional stove construction, making it even a harder job as the flames of the firewood inefficiently burning become very dangerous, while the heat and smoke also contribute to the unhealthy kitchen environment.
