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I intend to construct a spacious iron roofed house that will cost around $600. This will provide us with enough space to finally have a separate sleeping area, sitting room and an outside kitchen. This will give us the privacy that we have been yearning for. I also plan to buy 5 goats at cost of $250 for multiplication and as a source of income in the event an emergency arises. Finally, I will use the remaining amount of the transfer to expand my farm and introduce other new crops that are drought resistant.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In December last year, I had no capital to cater for all the farming requirements and as a result, I had to skip some activities like ploughing, weeding and using certified maize seeds. I am happy to say that even after all these challenges, I got a bumper harvest of maize that up to now, we are still using with my family as food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Living in a hut with a single room has been the biggest challenge for me and my family. I have a family of 3 and the space is so small that cannot hold household items let alone the sleeping area. I am forced to leave some items outside and set cooking arrangement in an open place outside the house. When visitors come, they have nowhere to sleep and as a result, I am compelled to hustle for them a place to rest in the neighborhood. This does not bond well with us as we feel we are unable to protect our privacy.
