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Empowerment is what this money means for me. I dropped out of school nine months ago in form one. My parents were struggling financially and could not fund my education. I am now a charcoal vendor and with the 300 KES, I make I contribute to the household necessities. I do not picture myself going back to high school. My goal is to enroll in a tailoring course and gain some skills for about four months. In time I would like to start my tailoring shop. As I continue with my studies I will put up a small kiosk selling vegetables. In our village, vegetables are hard to come by, I will be making trips to the nearby town Mariakani to buy the products. I see myself thriving in this kind of business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
December was fun. I got to spend time with my siblings who live away from home. My father slaughtered a goat to celebrate their presence and it was amazing being around family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Access to water is my main concern. Every day I live the house at six in the morning to fetch water and come back two hours later. This is frustrating and tiring. Climate change has affected lives in a big way. Water and food are scarce. Students have had to drop out of school to help parents look for opportunities for money. The main source of income here is charcoal vending.
