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My husband bought four cows at 40,000 KES which he wants to pay as my dowry. I also bought sand with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we used to sleep on a mat but now we sleep on a mattress. Most importantly I'm at the verge of having my dowry paid, a life event that my husband couldn't previously afford.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying iron sheets.I also bought maize and food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want my husband to pay my dowry.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my house because it's small and I have a large family. I also plan to cement the floor and the walls, buy a bed and use the remaining amount to start up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a new house though it is small.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of sufficient resources to meet the basic needs of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up. I am always happy to know that I have woken up alive.
