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I bought built a poultry farm with 8000 KES, wheel-cat 15000 KES, renovated my house 2000 KES, calves 10000 KES, spent 9000 KES on treatment, spent some cash on food and am left with 6000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was very sick but not am treated with the transfers I received from GD. I also have assets like poultry farm and calves which are sources of wealth to my family.
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 spent this amount to build a chicken house at a cost of 4,500 KES and also do repairs and paint my house at a cost of 3,500 KES and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a donkey cart that I'll use to start a transport business in the community and also to buy a power saw to hire out to those who want to cut trees and split timber in the community.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy a donkey cat to help me in transport to goods to other people to generate income. Secondly l would wish to expand on paultry farming to generate more income. Lastly l would like to expand on my wife's business to generate more income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when telling stories with my family.
