Every morning, Mumbe opens the doors of her small shop in Mwingi town in Kitui County, Kenya, with a quiet pride. The once half-empty shelves now hold flour, sugar, soap, and salt. Neighbors stop by not only to buy goods but to share a laugh or a kind word. This modest shop represents far more than a business — it is a symbol of hope and new beginnings for Mumbe and her family. “Just a year ago, life was unbearable,” Mumbe said, her voice steady but heavy. “We went to bed hungry many nights.