There is precedent that the suffix-ment is derived from the latin mente meaning mind in some languages, particularly Old French. Words deriving from the mente sense generally have the suffix-wise or-ly, and are adverbial in nature. But, it is also from mentum - (instrument or medium) .
The staple food of most Kenyans consists of maize, rice and cassava. Between Mtwapa and Kilifi and in the Voi area, there are significant sisal plantations, in the drier regions north of Malindi, cotton is also widely grown. In highland regions with sufficient rainfall, mainly European fruits and vegetables are grown.
Maize is the basic staple of the Kenyan diet, which accounted about 65% of total staple food caloric intake and 36% of total food caloric intake. Increase of food production is an important issue in Kenya. The study stresses on the increase of food production to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition.