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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13 yrs. old
Entered the program: November 2025
Joana lives with her parents, 4 siblings, and a nephew in a three-bedroom mud house with a thatch roof and a mud cement floor. They cook outdoors with wood and there is no bathroom or toilet facility.
Joana is from a Christian family. Her father is a small-scale farmer who cultivates maize and peanuts to provide for the family. Despite his efforts, he struggles to produce enough food to last throughout the year until the next harvest, and cannot afford to purchase additional plants to increase his crops. Meeting all of the families needs is difficult, especially his children’s education. Without assistance from CHG for school fees, books, and uniforms they would not be able to attend consistently.
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