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.
Life in Mombasa was rich in community, but unpredictable. Electricity was unreliable, and nights were often lit by firelight. It was during these quiet, flickering evenings that something truly special began.
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. She believed light should do more than brighten a room — it should soothe, comfort, and uplift. She used to say,
"A royal scent for every home."
Her candles became a local favorite — not because of a marketing campaign, but because of the care, love, and intention she poured into every one.
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. Candle-making remained her joy, her ritual, her way of giving — quietly shared with family, friends, and neighbors.
That spark never went out. It lives on in us.
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.
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.
We believe a candle is more than just décor — it’s an experience. A way to slow down. A way to feel at home. A way to connect with something meaningful.
So when you light an M-PRA candle, you're not just filling a space with scent — You're continuing a story of courage, care, and creativity that began nearly a century ago.
M-PRA. Where the dream was born — and where the flame never dies.