Susan Akinyi Khatchina, a Kenyan woman working as a house help in Iraq, proudly unveiled a magnificent mansion she built using her earnings from her job. Susan's journey to success has been marked by perseverance and determination, overcoming challenges and setbacks along the way. After a previous stint in Saudi Arabia didn't yield the desired outcome, she ventured to Iraq in 2018. Undeterred by past experiences, she took up a job as a house help with a Baghdad University lecturer.
Beyond regular housework, Susan took on additional responsibilities, including assisting her employer with exam papers. For her meticulous work, she would be rewarded with KSh 142,000 (approximately N784,414.05) four times a year, which she diligently saved to achieve her goal. With her determination to improve her family's living conditions, Susan decided to build a new home, utilizing a total sum of KSh 1.42 million (approximately N7,844,140.53), including furniture and a water tank. Additionally, she invested KSh 316,000 (approximately N1,746,492.45) to build a shed for a tractor, which she purchased for KSh 142,000 to further supplement her income.
Susan's passion for her family's well-being and her commitment to paying off the loan led her to achieve her dreams. She borrowed KSh 800,000 from her employer to start the building project and diligently worked to pay off the loan. Her accomplishment has become an inspiration in her hometown of Kakamega, Kenya, proving that hard work, dedication, and prudent financial management can lead to incredible achievements even in challenging circumstances.
