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l spent 32000 kshs of the transfer to pay dowry to my wife, l also bought poles and nails at 10200 kshs, l bought uniform at 3000 kshs for my children, l bought 1 sack of maize at 1600 kshs, l also paid fees of 1500 kshs for my child in primary school, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l spent the first transfer to start a small scale business and it is doing well so l am getting my daily income from it.
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 spent the entire transfer on buying ironsheet for building an iron roofed house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy cattle for paying my wife's dowry and visit her home.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some cows which I will use to pay dowry for my wife, pay fees for a college course and finally buy some new iron roofing sheets which I will use to to replace the old ones on my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having saved profits I gained from my small business and eventually managed to enroll my daughter in an Academy, where she is doing quite well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, this means that paying school fees for my children and feeding my family is very difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because I have finished all my tasks for the day and therefore I can relax with my family as we have our supper.
