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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9 yrs. old
Entered the Program: February 2025
Evelyn lives with her parents and younger sister in a three-room concrete block house with a concrete roof and concrete and dirt floors. Evelyn and her sister share a bedroom. The kitchen is in a separate room from the house and they use wood for cooking. They have access to water from a hose on their property. The bathroom is outdoors.
Evelyn’s parents met in the village and they’ve been married for 9 years. Evelyn’s mother went to church as a child but not any longer. Her parents do not currently attend church with their children. Her mother cares for the home and her father works in the fields farming.
Evelyn’s little sister, Sheyla, is also in the JUCUM program.
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