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Simon Ebongoni

Simon Ebongoni

Simon Ebongoni’s infectious smile tells a story of resilience, heartbreak, and eventual renewal. Born in Isiolo, Simon married in 1979, hoping to build a family. The early joy of marriage soon gave way to harsh realities as his job on a settler’s farm in Nanyuki paid a meager Ksh. 450 (CAD 5) monthly. In 1980, Simon quit and returned to Isiolo to farm beans and green grams, relying solely on rainwater for irrigation.

While farming sustained his food needs, Simon needed cash for other essentials. He began cutting trees in the local forest, converting them into firewood or charcoal to sell. "We were stealing from the government since the forest belonged to them," he recalls with a mischievous smile.

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    KSh 3,500

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  • date-of-birth

    Date of Birth

    January 1, 1955

  • age

    Age

    69

  • Gender

    Gender

    Male

  • location

    Location

    Isiolo

  • household-size

    Household size

    2

  • dependents

    Dependents

    Yes

  • program-enrty

    Program Entry

    May 2, 2018

  • Income-other-support

    Income/other support

    None

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