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At our old age we are living in a poor state as in we lack basic needs such as food, clothes and water. My wife has been ill (high blood pressure and mentally unwell) for the last three years. My immunity has been low due to my old age and this has really affected my health as I am most of the time falling sick. We only depend on our daughter who is working as a casual labourer at Mombasa. Receiving this money would mean I buy five goats and new clothes for my family of three. I will spend 20000 KES on this investment and the rest of the money will be spent on buying food and on medication. Through this I believe we will be living happily as we will be affording better health care.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When my family of three has enough food and also in good health. This makes me feel great and happy as we are in our old age.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My wife and I are sick. She was diagnosed with high blood pressure and that later led to her being mentally challenged. This has really affected her health. Due to our old age we have no reliable source of income as we only depend on our daughter who is also earning peanuts. Lack of food and other basic needs is also a big challenge.
