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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12 yrs. old
Entered the program: May 2024
Anastasia lives with her parents and three sisters in two rented rooms of a house with a sheetmetal roof, and no water or electricity. The family uses an outdoor kitchen and latrine. Anastasia's mother tries to sell foodstuffs as a street vendor to support her children; her father doesn't work and is almost never around.
Anastasia is in poor health and has a condition which causes her hair to fall out. She and her siblings usually have only one meal a day.
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