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.
In Africa black-eyed beans (which are indigenous to the continent, where they are a staple food), mung beans and red kidney beans are most commonly used. Beans are used in several types of dishes, for instance soups, stews, rice dishes, salads and as snacks.Mostly grown small scale in compound gardens.eneral Yams, plantains, green bananas and cassava are the essential staples in Africa. These vegetables are grown and used all over the continent, either on their own or combined with others. Meat, on the other hand, is often used merely as one of a number of flavorings, rather than as a main ingredient in cooking.