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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying two bulls, paid school fee of 10000 KES, bought clothes for my children at a cost of 2000 KES and used the rest of the money in buying food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have already started ploughing because I now have my own oxen,this has saved me from the stress of failing to farm because I could not manage to cater for the cost of farming.
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 spent the transfer on buying 1 sack of maize 3500, mattress 5500 KES and used balance on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own spacious house and clear school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to expand my paultry farming business it will boost my income.I would also like to spend a portion of my transfer on school fees and lastly I would like to expand my house because it is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of owning a farm where I can grow crops for my own consumption as well as for sale.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack funds that can enable me purchase my own sewing machine.I am a professional tailor but the only problem I have is that I don't have the necessary equipments that can enable me put my skills in to practice.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children return home from school because when I see them,I don't feel lonely anymore.
