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I bought two cows (30000 KES) bed (7000 KES) mattress (6000 KES) furniture (5000 KES) school fees (6000 KES) and the rest I used on household needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have gotten most of the needs I was lacking like food and clothes for the family. We are more comfortable.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire transfer to buy a cow. This is a form of saving because I'll sell it at a later stage.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to settle my sister's school fee balance. I'm also planning to buy some bulls which I'll use in my daily farming activities.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a bigger house since the one we live in currently is smaller.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is having been able to build my current house and assist my mother to put up a small house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently in my life is on paying school fees for my children, I do not have proper source of income to sustain us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is normally in the morning when I report at my work place,I find peace knowing payment will come that helps me feed my family.
