"Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, my previous business ventures, which included a shop and butchery, suffered significant losses and ultimately had to be closed down. The capital I had invested in these businesses was depleted as I redirected the funds towards paying for school fees for my children. I am determined to reestablish both businesses and provide for the educational needs of my seven children, as well as support my brothers in providing for their children’s education. Previously, I had been the main source of financial support for my nieces and nephews, as my brothers faced their challenges with income generation. "

"After my husband passed away, he left me a parcel of land. I have long desired to develop this piece of land and generate additional income by constructing rental houses. However, my limited income has posed a significant obstacle to this dream. Fortunately, now that I receive monthly transfers, I can finally invest wisely and fulfill my long-standing aspiration of building the rental houses I have always wanted."

"The biggest challenge I face currently is poverty which doesn't allow me to take my children to good schools and even in these poor village schools, Iam unable to school requirements."

"I currently face the of poverty which has affected our feeding and health care when we fall sick limiting us from doing hard work which can earn us money."

"Ensuring a peaceful environment for my children to learn well is my ultimate goal, not only for this year but also for the future. To achieve this, I prioritize timely payment of school fees and providing the essential stationery items necessary for their proper education. By utilizing the monthly stipends, I can guarantee my children receive the best education possible, enabling them to pursue their desired careers later in life. In addition to supporting my children's education, I am also keen on continuing my investment in livestock, which will serve as a future source of income for me."

"I am planning to build a new house because my current one is in bad shape and not spacious. Its roof looks dilapidated, and I am even worried that it will collapse, thus leaving me homeless. I do not want to start begging for shelter, so my plan is to save some money every month for the building materials. I am targeting to buy 24 pieces of iron sheets and building poles. My goal is to build a decent house, which has not been possible for the past few months since I spent most of the money on food. The rains are currently adequate, and I am doing farming. With this, I am sure that I'll get a good harvest that will ensure food security in my household. This will enable me to use my savings to build the house since I will no longer be spending a lot of money on food."

"Venturing into livestock buying and selling business ventures is something I am eager to pursue. It offers the potential for an additional income source, which would greatly facilitate meeting my family's needs. Engaging in livestock rearing would enable me to amass substantial wealth as the animals multiply and their numbers increase. My goal is to establish a large herd of goats by the end of the year, which will serve as a solid foundation for launching the business."

"As the days go by, age is catching up with me. There will be a time in the future when I will not be able to continue with my livestock trading job since it involves a lot of market travel to places such as Kapkwen, Mulot, and Kapkatet. Therefore, to relax indoors and be productive as well, I hope to venture into retail business, as I plan on constructing a canteen so as to stock maize and basic commodities to sell to the villagers. I will gladly use the profits to support my family of six through food and education."

"Aside from my grocery business, which I run with passion to support my family of five, I also practice crop farming. Therefore, for the coming year, I hope to cultivate more maize and beans on my 1/2-acre piece of land. From the produce, I will gladly pay for school fees for my children in grades 10 and 11, as well as produce enough food for my household. I will be happy that my financial status will be boosted and I will not have to worry about an alternative source of income."

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