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I spent 21700 KES on an oxen, I leased an piece of maize farm with 2000 KES, I I spent 2500 KES on my clothing and Invested the remaining 23525 KES on livestock business. That is how I spent my first lumpsum transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We have been able to improve our standard of living since we have an increased flow of income due to the business that we run; providing for my household members is no longer a problem, the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 bought maize seeds at 3000 KES, spent 3000 KES on hiring ploughing tractor and 500 KES on agricultural laborers.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to buy 3 bulls and 30 iron sheets.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to set up a business that will help my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have bought a sheep with the small money that I get from the job I do.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children since the only job I do is washing clothes for people.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my job
