About M-PRA (Our Story)

About M-PRA | Where the Flame Never Dies
M-PRA Candles

Where the Flame Never Dies

Hand-poured luxury candles since 1930

Our Story

M-PRA history

"A royal scent for every home."

Our story begins in 1930, when a young family of three left everything behind and ventured to East Africa in search of a new life. They settled in Mombasa, in a humble yet vibrant colony known as the People & Resident Association — or M-PRA.

By the 1950s, the family's daughter — now a young wife and mother — began crafting natural beeswax candles for her neighbors and friends. While most used paraffin torches, she infused her candles with locally sourced herbs to release soft, soothing aromas.

In 1965, political unrest forced her to leave Kenya. She settled in the UK with her husband and five children, and while her surroundings changed, her passion never did.

We created M-PRA in her memory — a name that honors where her journey began, and a brand that carries forward her legacy of purposeful craftsmanship, natural ingredients, and beautiful fragrance.

The Art of Candle Making

Today, every candle we create is hand-poured in small batches, inspired by her original recipes and rooted in the values she lived by: simplicity, authenticity, and soul.

Natural Ingredients

We source only the finest beeswax, essential oils, and natural fibers for our wicks, ensuring a clean, long-lasting burn.

Hand-Poured

Each candle is carefully poured by our artisans in our London studio, with attention to every detail.

Small Batches

We produce in limited quantities to maintain quality and reduce waste, honoring traditional methods.

M-PRA craftsmanship

Our Values

Simplicity

We believe in the beauty of uncomplicated design and pure ingredients that speak for themselves.

Authenticity

Every candle carries the genuine care and intention of our founder's original vision.

Soul

Our products are imbued with the spirit of our heritage and the passion of our craft.

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