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I am a mother of four boys and most do subsistence farming. My husband does casual jobs at Watamu making little income which caters for food and school fees. Most of the time the family goes without food because he doesn't make money every day and farming is not doing well due to drought. I have skills in dress making but I lack the required materials so that I can practice and earn income. I will use $400 to buy a sewing machine and other materials so as to start tailoring work here at home. The market is good and I intend to make $10 per day. I will also use $200 to buy five goats as an investment. This will help me raise school fees for my children once they join secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I delivered a baby boy in February this year without any complications. My colleagues went through surgery during birth and others even lost their lives. For me I feel happy and I do not take it for granted. The family has increased in number.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The source of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a housewife and my husband does casual jobs at Watamu making little income which caters for food and school fees. Most of the time the family goes without food and even children miss class due to lack of school fees. This is really a challenge for me.
