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Fredrick
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Kenya Large Transfer
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access_time 3 months ago
 
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
To establish a sustainable income for my family, I intend to invest KES 20,000 in purchasing 4 additional goats, supplementing the 10 I currently own. The local environment is conducive for goat farming, which will serve as an alternative income source. Additionally, I plan to allocate another KES 20,000 towards leasing farmland and acquiring necessary inputs to grow crops, ensuring both food security and additional income from sales. To safeguard my family from potential flood impacts in the future, I am earmarking KES 45,000 to acquire a piece of land where we can relocate if necessary. Furthermore, to support the continuous education of my two secondary school children, I will allocate KES 25,000 for school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
After struggling to afford fuel for irrigating my maize farm, I found relief when the rains started. This spared me the expense of purchasing fuel. The rainwater, which is beneficial for crops, has resulted in flourishing growth in our fields, promising a bumper harvest.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Following the devastating effects of floods in my village, where my house was also affected. I am eager to acquire a piece of land in a flood-safe area, but my efforts have been hampered by financial constraints. As a farmer reliant on leased land, I lack the funds to purchase my own property. This year, I could only lease 0.5 acres, which is insufficient to support my family. I am also struggling to afford school fees for my two secondary school children. Occasionally, they are unable to attend school due to our financial difficulties.