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I gave 11,000 KES to my daughter to start a saloon business, used 5,000 KES to till my farms, am still having about 33,000 KES which I want to use to install electricity then buy a water pump to water my farms.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The tranfers have helped me to get great harvest because I used the Token on farming of maize and beans.
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 5000 KES towards farming, I also paid 2000 KES for treatment and 1000 KES for tide in church.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy solar water pump.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy a water pump and pipes which I will use to irrigate my farm. I also have a daughter who has just completed a course in hairdressing and I am contemplating giving her some of the transfers to use as capital and open a hairdressers business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having established an orange orchard, this orchard has helped sustain my family needs as I often sell the harvests and use the money to feed, clothe and educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is that most of my children have sickle cell, this means they are often hospitalised and this puts a strain on my finances, I fear that one day if I am unable to raise money for their hospital bills they might succumb to the illness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and I feel fit, this means that I can carry out any tasks.
