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I built a semi-permanent house of 26 iron sheets for my mother with 30000 KES of my first lumpsum payment and I spent the remaining 20000 KES on an oxen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I bought an oxen that I use to plow my farm, which has increased my production and food for my household members. I am now able to feed my family with a lot of ease.
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 cement and cemented the floor of my house to make it more presenable.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, buy a oxen and plough for cultivating my pieces of land.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a motorcycle. It will be much easier and more profitable when I work with my own bike. I also plan to buy livestock like cattle and goats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I have been able to take care of and sustain my family through the motorcycle business and farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face now is the burden of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to work because I know at the end of the day I will have earned some cash.