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Rearing livestock has been my ambition for long. This is because the benefits of rearing livestock in my village are fascinating. I will start by buying 5 goats at an approximate total cost of KES 16,000. I will later exchange the goats for indigenous dairy cows once they multiply. The milk produced will serve two main purposes; for sale and for domestic consumption. This is the only formula I am planning to invent to deceit from engaging in the energy draining charcoal burning profession which is no longer sustainable given that the number of charcoal producers in the village is very high. I will use the surplus from the transfers to educate my children in secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy whenever I sell two 50kg bags of charcoal because with the KES 800 I make, I am rest assured that my family will have enough food for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Food insecurity is the challenge I am facing presently. Charcoal burning is no longer sustainable and can not save my family from this menace. Coupled with the rise in the cost of food prices in my country, supporting my family of 12 with the KES 400 I make in the sale of one bag of charcoal is ridiculous.
