Abeyd Aduyu

My Plate of Garbage explores the hidden journey behind the food we eat and the often-ignored dangers lurking from farm to fork. Using vivid observations from markets, kitchens, and neighborhoods across Kenya, the book reveals how food that should nourish instead becomes a source of illness due to poor hygiene, unsafe handling, and Unpolished Systems. Beneath the appealing displays of “fresh” produce and ready meals lies a reality of contamination, neglect, and misplaced priorities driven by cost and convenience. Blending lived experience with scientific insight, the book is not a technical guide or a harsh lecture, but a reflective and sometimes unsettling conversation about shared responsibility. It highlights the roles of farmers, transporters, vendors, regulators, and consumers in shaping food safety outcomes. Ultimately, the book calls for awareness, accountability, and common