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In 2020, I had to shut down my retail shop because I simply did not have the finances to support it. That shop was our only source of income, and losing it was really tough for my family. My husband’s job in electrical work helps cover school fees and food, but there’s never anything left to save. Now, with the anticipated transfers coming in, I finally feel a sense of relief. I plan to use KES 40000 to purchase stock for my shop so that I can create an additional income stream for my family of five. I also want to use the remaining funds to construct a kitchen and buy some furniture. I truly believe that reopening my shop will provide us with the financial stability we need, and I am excited about this new opportunity for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the Lake Baringo area, farming is really tough due to the harsh climate, so we had to find alternative sources of income. As a family, we decided to try goat rearing, which is common in our community. Goats thrive here and multiply quickly, which is a big advantage. I was especially excited three weeks ago when two of my goats gave birth, increasing our herd. This has brought me some hope for our financial future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am really struggling right now because I do not have an income-generating activity. I have to rely on my husband, who is an electrician, but he is currently not employed and only gets calls for work occasionally. On a good week, he might do one job, and that income barely covers school fees and food for our family of five. On the days when there is no work, it is incredibly stressful not knowing where our next meal will come from. Casual jobs on the other hand are unpredictable as they are occasional so I cannot always rely on them.
