The renowned author had confessed his love for ugali on Twitter, adding that he was worried no one in Nigeria would prepare him such delicious ugali.

Secret

He is currently on a tour of Tanzania and Kenya.

He said Mombasa was Africa’s best kept secret, prompting a thank you tweet from Mohammed Hersi of the Kenya Tourism Federation.

Staple food

A section of Kenyans were pleased that Omokri loved their staple food, but quickly protested at the 'dishonourable' manner he chose to devour it.

The author quickly apologised for using a fork ,adding that he was going to use bare fingers to eat Ugali.

''I’m now so hooked on ugali. Mombasa’s ugali is extra delicious. Who would prepare this traditional Tanzanian/Kenyan staple for me when I return home?''