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.
2 HISTORY AND FOOD. When the Portuguese arrived in 1496 on the coast of Kenya, they introduced foods from newly discovered Brazil. Maize, bananas, pineapple, chilies, peppers, sweet potatoes, and cassava were brought in and became local staples.The Portuguese also brought oranges, lemons, and limes from China and India, as well as pigs.hen the Portuguese arrived in 1496 on the coast of Kenya, they introduced foods from newly discovered Brazil. Maize, bananas, pineapple, chilies, peppers, sweet potatoes, and cassava were brought in and became local staples. The Portuguese also brought oranges, lemons, and limes from China and India, as well as pigs.