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I am currently struggling to buy milk for my children which is so expensive. I spent half of my daily earnings to buy milk for my two children. I can not avoid this expense now that milk is a nutritious meal for children. To cut this cost, I will plan KES 40,000 to buy a dairy cow. This will not only provide milk for domestic use but will also increase family income through the sale of surplus milk. I have also been dreaming of buying a piece of land but money has been challenging for me. I see a perfect opportunity with this money. I will set aside KES 50,000 to buy a 0.1-acre piece of land and build my family a house. To avoid perennial food shortages in my household, I will consider buying maize and foodstuff for my family. It will bring me happiness now that my family will live healthily.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the family's sole breadwinner and my two children depend on me for everything. My happiness for the last six months is the gift of good health. This gave me humble time to work and provide for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Casual jobs in our area pay poorly, this makes me struggle financially to support my family. I usually earn about KES 100 daily or even none when I do not secure a job. This means that I will not have something to buy food for my family which is disappointing.
