Esther’s daughter, Phyllis, told ICC, “At first, we were distraught, angry, and at a loss after our father was killed by the Somali radical Muslims. Life had taken a sudden bitter turn and we could not see a future. We have since picked up ourselves and my mom has been our source of inspiration and income from the quarry work she does and the little savings in her local mothers joint.”

In the past year and a half, Esther’s cow has provided the family with both nourishment and a steady source of income. Esther has worked hard to ensure that she is able to provide for her family, despite their hardships.

“I am the happiest woman now because I am selling eight liters of milk daily and I still have two liters for my household. ICC has touched our hearts and lives directly and in a special way. We are so thankful for the gift,” Esther told ICC.

Two years after she received the cow, it had a calf. The three-month old calf is healthy and will continue to provide the family with extra income for years to come. This is a great relief to the family of the late Charles Njiri.

Esther Njiri is one among many Kenyan families ICC has assisted through small livelihood projects in the wake of continued persecution from al-Shabaab. Please continue to pray for the victims of this radical and violent group.

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