Daphine lives with her parents and three siblings in a small trading center called Nkokonjeru.

Her father works as a fisherman on Lake Victoria, but the past two years have been very difficult due to government restrictions on fishing. Fishing is now only allowed with a license, which is difficult for him to obtain. This was introduced to help protect fish stocks that had been depleted by overfishing.

After failing to secure a license, he has sometimes resorted to illegal fishing in order to provide for the family. However, this has led to frequent challenges, including arrests by authorities and loss of his catch, leaving the family with no stable income.

As a result, the household has experienced significant hardship, and the children often struggle to attend school due to a lack of school requirements and related costs.

Daphine loves her studies and is a motivated learner. With support, she would be able to return to school consistently and pursue her dreams.