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I will use this money to start a business of selling fish. I always wished to start that business but I never had the capital for it. So now I'll be able to do that. From that, I will be able to cater for my household needs whole growing the business as well. I will buy a few clothes for the family also so that we look presentable as well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
There was a chieftaincy ceremony that happened last week and that was a big ceremony for us. We were merry and had nice food. I personally found rice finished which was sad and only had nsima and chicken but that was still okay. We don't get to eat chicken or any meat very often.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Living everyday requires money, the same money I don't have. I at times stay idle with nothing to do because I don't even have money to start a business with. In the end, my household lacks many things since we don't have money. With how the rains stopped because maize matured, we harvested only 10 bags when normally it's 18 bags. That means food may also run out because next harvesting season. When we completely have no money we sell some of the maize but on a budget so that we don't run out.
