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I am lucky that my two daughters are skilled in hairdressing. With the transfers from GiveDirectly, I will rejuvenate my dream of venturing into the business of hairdressing. I will plan KES 40000 as a starter capital. This will enable us tap more profits and uplift our family. I will also use KES 30000 to farm my land now that the planting season is approaching. With this, we will be able to have stable food for the family as well as family income. I will also plan to spend KES 10000 clears school fees arrears for my son.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It was on December 2023 when my daughter Juliet Chamakany was employed as a hairdresser in Eldoret town. This was came as a blessings and happiness to my family. I am no longer struggling alone since she has been helpful to us, she send us some money to to buy food and other basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The year 2022 left me with a lot of memories and a big scar of perennial poverty. My dream was to start a hairdressing business and I had managed to save about KES 200000. It all started as an abdominal pain and I thought it was a just a normal ailments. Little did I know that I was suffering from ulcers, the pain worsened and I was rushed to Marigat district hospital for medication. To my shock, I was diagnosed with chronic ulcers which required advanced treatment. Being a single paren and the breadwinner of my family, I was left with nothing but to spend my savings to pay for medical bill. This was not enough, I found myself selling my family assets and even borrowing money from my friends and relatives. I am currently struggling financially to put food on the table as well as meet my family needs.
