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This money will mean alot to my household. I rely much on subsistence farming. Through surplus haverst in 2007, i managed to send my nephew to south Africa in search for Jobs. I rely much on him to send me some money. This transfer will therefore be much helpful as it will add on what i manage to survive on. I will firstly buy cement to put floor in my house and to plaster it. This will reinforce the walls and whole house to be strong to winds and rains. Currently i am also sleeping on mat, this makes some body pains especially during the times i work on the farm. So buying matress will help to ease the body pains by bringing in some comfort.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the morning up to 12 noon. This is the time i get to do my daily work. I go to the field, feed my livestock (goats and chickens) and i also produce pigeon kraals. So am happy because i enjoy doing that and i am also assured that i will later on get food and money after selling.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was that i got convicted without proper evidence of wrong doing. This was in 2006 when i was chiefs councillor. There was a land dispute in our area between two parties, so at local level we handled the case and ruled in favor of one party. The loosing party appealed to Police and i was taken into custody together with my collegue for about one year. Later on i was released on bail and the case was closed.
