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
Gloria lives with her parents, 2 siblings, and 13 additional extended family members in an eight-room mud house, with an aluminum roof and a dirt floor. They cook outdoors with wood and there is no bathroom or toilet facility.
Gloria’s family is both Muslim and Christian. Her father is a farmer and cultivates maize and millet to provide for the family, but it usually isn’t enough to sustain them until the next farming season. The family struggles to have 2 meals a day. Meeting all of their children’s needs is challenging, especially education. Without assistance from CHG, Gloria’s tuition would not be paid and she could not attend school.
