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I spent my second transfer to buy cattle that I used to pay for my wife's dowry. I have now fulfilled traditions requirements as needed of me. Using part of the transfer I spent on buying some cattle for my rearing too. They now act as my source of wealth.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid for my wife's dowry as required of me. I am now confident of my wife.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 2 goats for rearing and the remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of dry maize for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was more than excited the moment I received my transfer. I didn't even have food on that day hence receiving the transfer was like a relief to me.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
The first transfer I plan to use in farming.The second transfer I would like to buy a land where we can be farming yearly to get food for the family since the land we have for farming is small.
The last transfer I plan to buy some cows for rearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Doing farming is my proudest achievement.I once had good harvest that partly I sold and managed to buy a cow which I have with me here at home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is how I can have enough income to do farming which is my source of income.With enough money,I can have a bigger land to farm,get good harvest,and fend for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when working on my farm.It is the work I love doing,knowing Ill be able to fend for my family's food.
