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I bought spare parts for my motorbike at 7000/- and i pay labour charge of 1500/- to service and fit the bike. I spend 2000/- to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have bought a boat for fishing hence i have continuous income to support my basic needs
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the whole amount to repair my motorcycle.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy fishing net and boat.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy my own boat as nowadays I still work on other people's boats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a fisherman for quite a while and managed to save my wages, I then used the savings to buy a motorcycle taxi which supplements my income from fishing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is diminished income from fishing, stocks of fish are very low in the lake, so we do not catch as much fish as before, I therefore have had to tighten my belt and be careful how I spend my income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing with my colleagues and friends, we often chat as we have drinks and snacks. This is the time I really feel good as I have no pressure to do any work.
