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I bought a cow for 20000 KES, three sheep for 10000 KES, spent 10000 KES on planting tomatoes, bought as a sack maize for 3000 KES, paid school fees of 2000 KES and spent some on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having made a step in life, I own a cow and have a big farm of tomatoes which will earn me income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token payment on buying a goat 2500 KES, paying school fees, buying a sack of maize and other household foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a cow and pay for a leased piece of land for farming.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer on horticultural farming so that I have a reliable source of income, invest in livestock rearing to be able to educate my children in future and spend the remaining amount on school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been working hard to ensure that my children go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having to deal with the death of my wife and two children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my family wake up through the mercies of God.
