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over 5 years ago

Hellen enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of furnishing my house. Looking back when I got married we had nothing at all. I am proud because now we have all the basic household items."

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over 5 years ago

Evaline enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is taking care of the kids in terms of school fees, food, shelter and clothing especially after my husband died."

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over 5 years ago

Esther enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face is just our income is indirectly proportional to our needs and those of our dependants."

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over 5 years ago

Elizabeth enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is the work I do. I am an Mpesa agent. Through this I am able to do stuff like upkeep for the kids and improve my livelihood."

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over 5 years ago

"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of paying dowry for my daughter inlaw, since the husband, my son died."

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over 5 years ago

Fredrick enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is family. I am a proud husband and father. I do my best to cater for their well being."

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over 5 years ago

Willis enrolled.

"The proudest achievement I don't have any that I can say."

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over 5 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that I am taking my children and grandchildren to school."

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over 5 years ago

Monica enrolled.

"The biggest hardship is paying school and being unwell all the time and seeking treatment."

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over 5 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that through farming I have been able to send my children to school."

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