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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Brick making
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Age:
17
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UBI
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almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is hunger.Before I embraced farming,we could go for two weeks without proper meal but only porridge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually at night when am done with all the household chores.During this time,I relax then retire to bed.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer from Give Directly on constructing a better house and buying good furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proud of is that I have managed to embrace farming and my family does not lack food because of that.
