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I spent 30000 KES on farming and 20000 KES on starting poultry farm.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have started horticulture and poultry farm which has exposed me into other businesses.
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 transfer on paying rent ksh 5000 our house in kisumu where my husband stays and he had not been paid by then and we were at a fix.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to do farming to get a good income from the produce .
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start an agri-business, I will need to buy onion seeds, fertiliser, other necessary farm inputs and also lease some land near the lake to enable me start the business. We are also thinking of rearing some free range chicken for sale.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked at a non governmental organisation and managed to put myself through college , eventually I managed to complete my course in human resource management. I am extremely proud of this achievement because I did it all on my own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is unemployment, I have a diploma in human resource management but I am yer to get a job, this makes life very difficult as I have to rely on my spouse for everything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because I always try to get out of bed with a positive outlook for the day.
