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I bought 2 cows for dowry payment (24000), a cow for rearing (9000), a mattress (3000), 2 bags of maize (2800), eye treatment (7000) and household shopping (4000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so happy and feel free after my dowry was paid. I also have a cow of my own. I am thankful to GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a solar panel at 3500 KES, a sack of maize at 2800 KES, tableware at 2100 KES and I spent the remaining 1600 KES in a funeral arrangement for my brother-in-law.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to buy some iron sheets, plow and oxen using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a new house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a parcel of land that we will use to grow crops and build a new home. We currently have a very small piece of land.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled so hard and managed to keep poultry. I hope to sell them later and buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have adequate land that I can use to grow crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get dinner for my family.
