The rich flavors in Pilau Masala are a staple in Kenyan cooking, often mixed into rice. These flavors reflect Kenya’s diverse culinary landscape, showcasing a blend of indigenous African spices with those brought over by traders and settlers.
We hope you enjoy this delectable spice mix as much as we do and that it connects you in a deeper way with our extended Kenyan family. If you’d like to learn more about what our Christ-centered and holistic children’s program is doing in Kenya, you can do so here.
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10 yrs. old
Entered the Program: April 2022
Mitchell lives with her mother and little sister in a one-room rented house made of wood with a dirt floor. They do not have access to electricity and they borrow water from their neighbors. They have an outdoor kitchen and use firewood for cooking and they share a communal pit latrine that is in poor condition.
Mitchell and her sister used to live with their grandmother after their parents were unable to care for them. Their father’s alcohol addiction and abuse of their mother led to their ultimate separation, and through the Women's Empowerment program at Mama Beth, their mother has been encouraged and assisted to care for and support her children. She has great financial need and Mama Beth's has given her a job to help make ends meet.
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