The story behind the compass.
A Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner on a mission to help families eat well — building a gluten-free protocol for Africa that covers celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) gut restoration and food reintroduction, because going gluten-free isn't automatically healthier; the quality of what replaces it is what matters.
Where the compass came from.
Gluten Freedom Compass started as a bakehouse — a practical response to a real problem. When people living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity in Nairobi asked where they could find safe, delicious treats, the options were extremely limited. So I baked them.
As a Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner, I quickly realised the need went deeper than cake. Families needed practical, culturally grounded guidance on how to live safely without gluten — not just avoid it.
Built to support individuals navigating Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), Gluten Freedom Compass provides a structured, real-food framework for active gut restoration and safe food reintroduction.
That realisation grew into the Wellness Hub — a two-part food-freedom protocol built around the ingredients easily found in African kitchens, alongside a companion platform where members track their day, journal symptoms, and access daily gluten-free tips and 1:1 consultations.
Today, Gluten Freedom Compass is both a wellness platform and a bakehouse — two different ways of serving the same person on the same journey.
Our physical bakery is 100% dedicated gluten-free, with comprehensive dairy-free and vegan options to protect those with complex food sensitivities and allergic conditions.
Lenchaman co-developed the Gluten-Freedom Protocol with Ngina, making sure every phase is nutritionally sound as well as gluten-safe — not simply gluten-free, but built to meet the full nutritional needs of people managing celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. He also co-facilitates every coaching session, so the guidance members receive is both specialist and nutritionally informed.
Recover, reintroduce, live free.
The platform: the Gluten-Freedom Protocol, tracking dashboard, daily tips and 1:1 coaching.
Explore the Wellness Hub →
Joy in every crumb.
The artisan side — miniloaves, madeleines, whole cakes, brownies and breads.
Shop the Bakehouse →Free 2-Minute Gluten Sensitivity Assessment
Not sure whether gluten is the problem? Answer twelve quick questions and get your Gluten Sensitivity Score, a plain-language explanation of what it means, and whether further assessment is worth your while — on screen and by email.
Gluten Freedom Compass provides educational content, wellness guides, habit-tracking software, and 1:1 lifestyle coaching. Our platform, protocol, and coaching sessions are designed to support your personal wellness journey and help you build a confident gluten-free lifestyle. Gluten Freedom Compass does not provide medical advice, medical diagnosis, lab testing, or medical treatment. Our coaching and digital tools are supportive and educational in nature and are not intended to replace a relationship with a licensed physician or healthcare provider.