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l spent the transfer to buy 2 cow-bulls for farming at 30000 kshs, l also spent 10200 kshs to build latrine, l also spent 4000 kshs to pay school fees for my child in secondary school the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l have been using other people's cows for farming but now l have my own without anybody pressurizing me
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?
We (with spouse) spent my Token payment on our child’s school fee for 8,000 KES and a goat for 2,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We (with spouse) plan to spend my upcoming lump sum on purchase of about 3 oxen , and repairing our current house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy a goat and a cow to rear, I will also use part of the transfers to pay school fees for our children who are in secondary school. We also plan to start a small business, the business will involve selling maize at our local shopping center.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I managed to save my profits from the sale of our farm produce and purchased a piece of land in which I practice farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of enough finances, our only source of income is our farm so when the harvests are not good we have difficulties paying school fees for our children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I have finished all my chores. After my chores are done I usually have lunch and relax and this makes me happy.
