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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I desire to improve my living standards by beginning a business selling food. I love cooking and I feel it will be a good way to earn as I do what I love. This type of work is also reliable since one earns on a daily basis. I would need about 50000 KES to set it up but I will start small. Find a shop to rent, buy a table and a bench, utensils, and from there start with one meal as I grow. Once I have been able to accomplish this I will invest in livestock keeping.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Three months ago I had consistent discomfort near my kidneys. Doctors thought my kidneys were failing but after a scan, they said it might be a gas issue. I had spent a week in the hospital and the bill came to 5000 KES, which I lacked. I recall calling my friends and relatives to help but they were not able. I am grateful my sister came to my rescue just when I was giving up. She took a loan from her women's association, came to the hospital, and cleared the bill. I will always be indebted to her.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I work casual jobs, fetch water for people, wash clothes or houses anything I find I do. This kind of livelihood is not reliable and most days I am at home with no money to address my needs. I am a single parent of one child in nursery school. As I parent I worry about her upkeep and would wish to always have money to address any want she might have.
