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I have always had the desire of living in a decent house. In 2018, I was displaced by floods and this forced me to seek refuge at relatives place but later bought a piece of land. I have not completed paying for it because I depend on casual jobs and motorcycle business to earn a living. I plan on using the transfers to pay that debt and cement my two roomed house. The rest of the transfers I shall use to pay school fees and purchase goats to add to the few that I have. I am excited because I will be able to execute my plans without much strain.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past four months, the nearby lake has been overflowing resulting in displacement of several people and loss of farms. I am thankful to God because I was not affected and I am living my life normally. I am hopeful that the rains will not continue as much so that I can harvest the maize plantation near the lake.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Food insecurity is the biggest challenge because of unpredictable rain patterns. We hardly harvest anything when we depend on the rain for farming because it is not sustainable at the same time practicing irrigation farming is expensive because the source of water is five kilometers. I currently do a motorbike taxi to ensure my family does not lack anything.
