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: November 2025
Philip lives with his parents, three siblings and several extended family members. 17 people share a ten-room mud house with an aluminum roof and a mud cement floor.
Philip’s family is Christian. His father is a small-hold farmer who cultivates maize and peanuts to provide for the family. As he is unable to farm in large quantities, the food supplies do not last through to the next harvest. Usually they have only two meals a day. Sometimes the children go to school without eating and have no food all day until the evening meal. Philip’s parents struggle to provide for all of their children’s needs, especially education. Without the assistance of CHG, Philip would not be able to attend school regularly and have the books and supplies he needs.
