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.
Kenya is situated in East Africa on the Indian Ocean. It has a tropical climate. At the coast it is very humid, especially in January and February. The long rainy season lasts from March to early June, the short rainy season is from October to late November. It is warm throughout the year, with temperatures between 27 Â°C and 33 Â°C. In the west it is mountainous. There it is cooler but also wetter. Mount Kenya is always capped in snow. It is driest in the desert-like areas in the north-east. The best time to travel to Kenya is from June to October when it is relatively cool and dry.