MY HANDCRAFT HOBBY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

My neighbour is a  rope maker and the lfe of this rope maker changed my life completely and  i have never looked back. I used to have difficulties in meeting my family needs and my home was almost falling down. I learnt the art of making ropes.My original capital was ksh 105/- where i had earned  ksh 100/-from working on someone farm and ended my own 5/-
It is fullfilling from the time i learnt the skill in 1999,to date my life has change completely.I have continually dealt with business of making ropes. I buy the sisals from the market and make ropes myself i have seen my income grow  and been to do marvelous and satisfying things in my life. I have been able to construct a semi-permanent home, am able to purchase school uniform for my children, pay fees and meet their medical needs.I have also been able to buy a local dairy cow that provides milk for my family needsand also sell some.This an art i do after work on my farm that produces food for my family.   

Location: BUTULA, BUSIA, KENYA