My son Denis is currently a college student in Eldoret, and I have been financing his education through farming. However, farming can be unpredictable, and there are times when the harvests are minimal. In such cases, I organize fundraisers to bridge the gap. Sometimes, the funds raised may not cover the exact amount needed, so I have to explore alternative sources. Denis is preparing to return for his second year of studies in August 2024. The anticipated transfers from GiveDirectly will be crucial since the harvest will not be ready yet. I plan on spending $150 for his school fees. Additionally, I will spend $300 to repair my granary, which is essential for storing food for my family of two after the harvest. Another $100 will be spent on furniture, and the remaining funds will be invested in poultry farming.I will be grateful for the financial assistance that will provide me with an additional source of income as well as ease the school fees burden of my son.

When the flash floods struck my area in Longewan three months ago, I had already planted maize on my 1.5 acres of land. Luckily, unlike my neighbors' crops, mine were not washed away, and I was truly thankful for this blessing. Since then, we have only needed to irrigate the farm once, which saved me a lot on fuel costs since the farm is irrigation-fed. Right now, the crops are flourishing, and I am optimistic about having a plentiful harvest in September 2024.

As the sole breadwinner for my family of two, it is a constant struggle to make ends meet. I often take up casual jobs like weeding or tomato picking, earning about $2.5 a day. The work is occasional though, and there are days when I do not earn anything at all, stretching us thin. On those days, I have no choice but to rely on credit at the local shops for our basic needs. It is tough not knowing when the next job will come or how much I will earn. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed, but I am doing everything I can to provide for my family.