Once I receive my transfers, I plan to invest in a water pump for irrigating my 2-acre piece of land. I will set aside $450 for a Honda water pump because of its horsepower and ability to pump over long distances. This investment will allow me to cultivate vegetables during the dry season to provide for my family of 10. The remaining funds will go towards school fees for my children and reviving my retail shop to earn extra income. I will be excited to involve my wife, Jackline, in managing the shop to keep her engaged and contribute to our family's financial stability.

I was excited when Faith received her grade 8 exam results in December 2023. Scoring 287 out of 500 was an excellent achievement, and it secured her admission to the secondary school she wanted. I am incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication. Now, it is my responsibility to ensure she can continue her education smoothly by arranging for her grade 9 school fees. Investing in her education is my top priority, and I will do whatever it takes to support her academic journey.

Money truly drives so much in our lives. Without it, everything from farming to education and even putting food on the table becomes incredibly challenging. Right now, I am in a tough spot. I have not been able to cultivate my 5-acre piece of land at the Perkerra scheme because I do not have the $2100 fee required to get assistance from the board. My family of ten relies on my job as a driver to make ends meet, but all the money I earn goes towards putting food on the table, leaving nothing to invest in our farm. I am worried that if I cannot find a way to invest in the farm soon, we will not have enough food to sustain us. It is a constant struggle, and I have had to take out loans just to try to keep up.