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I bought two bulls (33000 KES) and built a kitchen (17000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a kitchen and bulls for ox-ploughing. I can easily get income for daily needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy my children in primary school uniforms. They were putting on civilian clothes when heading to school because I couldn't afford them uniforms. I also purchased a table and family foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a pit latrine with a portion of the transfer because at the moment I have none and attend to my calls of nature in the bushes. I have a plan of building a kitchen because my spouse prepare meals in an open area. Besides, I'm planning to buy some two bulls which will help me in farming activities.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy clothes for my children, pay school fees for my children and buy an oxen driven plough.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is having bought a cow with proceeds from fishing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face right now is how to cater for my family's basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I am able to get some income in the evening and thus my family can eat a meal.
