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Once I've received this money i will firstly buy iron sheets and timber which will be used to fix the roof of my house as you can see its roof is made of thatched grass. Secondly, i will buy a better mattress for my sleeping place and then the rest will be used to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At times when I've sold my maize, i do find money to buy my family food and we enjoy drinking tea the most.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Usually poverty is now a challenge because i used to do my own business but now the business is not going on well and money is a challenge. At times i might even take a bath without soap and may not even be able to buy my family food.
