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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I spent 8000 KES on 3 sheep, 2000 KES on 3 chickens, and we plastered and renovated my main house with the remaining 39725 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have made a big difference in my daily life since I don't need to smear my main house every time as I used to do before I plastered it; my land can now regain its fertility since I don't need to scoop out clay out of it, which could cause land dereliction; my farms have become more productive and I can now give it full time to utilize its potentiality.
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?
I bought 3 chicken (1500), ducks (2500), food (1000) and plastered my house (4500).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to start a business and buy two cows.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to set up a shop business where I can sell basic household commodities to the community and earn some income, plaster my house so it lasts long and use the remaining amount to pay school fee for my children and those I have adopted.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a house where my family can come back to after work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I face in life is lack of sufficient funds to feed my children. My spouse is employed as a watchman and I am volunteering in a nearby school and so his salary alone isn't enough because we have adopted so many children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am at school resting and watching how children play.