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I bought 5 bags of cement, 15 iron sheets and 3 goats at 20,500 KES. I paid 8,000 KES debt. I have a balance of 27,000 KES which I wish to spend on school fees, building a kitchen and cementing the main house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my children are no longer being sent home for school fees. Besides they dress well: They put on shoes and new school uniforms. Furthermore, I hired farmhands otherwise I would have had to toil alone if I never had money.
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 spent 1,000KES to clear school fees arrears, paid 2,000KES for ploughing my farm with a tractor. I also used 4,000KES as capital to start a fish selling business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I paln to buy oxen for ploughing my farm so that I ma be able to produce enough food for my children.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to cement the floor in my house, pay school fees for my children, buy some livestock, lease some land to farm and maybe start a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I bought a cow. This is because I had saved the money for a while.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is the fact that currently I have no steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is around midday. This is because at that time I usually meet with friends and we chat and laugh about various issues.
