Samaki (Swahili for fish) is a small canteen operated by a woman's group with initial assistance from Trade Aid. Centrally located in The Old Slave Market in Mikindani it serves low cost, nutritious food to the village people. Previously there was no restaurant in Mikindani catering for local tastes and palates.

It has generated 3 jobs, but equally importantly is now a meeting place and social centre for the village people. They are another customer for the Market Garden group.