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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17 yrs. old
Entered the program: September 2023
Era lives with her mother and two sisters in her grandparents’ home. The house was built many years ago and is in fair condition. Era’s father passed away in 2022, leaving the family with no means of support so they had to move in with their grandparents. They live on government assistance which basically is only enough to cover utilities for 2 weeks. Era's mother struggles to provide for the family on her own; housework falls largely to Era and her older sister and they often lack food. Life is very difficult for them.
Era's sister, Ema, is also in the Corner Stone program.
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