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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15 yrs. old
Entered the program: August 2019
Gamaliel lives with his mother, uncle and his older brother in a small house with no running water or sewer system. Gamaliel's father passed away in 2011 in a car accident, and his little sister died as an infant. Gamaliel's mother has a small nursery at the market and also sells embroidery to make a living. It is very difficult raising her children on her own.
Gamaliel's brother, Jesus, also attends the Trigo y Miel program.
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