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l spent 26000 kshs of the transfer to buy 2 cows, l also bought furniture at 6800 kshs, l paid school fees of 5500 kshs to my child in primary school, the remaining 10000 kshs l spent to improve my business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because my business is doing well and get daily income for my up keep.
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?
2500 sheep, 2100 cushions, 1500 school fees,maize 2400KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to pay for a piece of land which I hope to cultivate and produce food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy ironsheets and build a new house since I have been living in a grass thatched house for many years and we get wet during rainy seasons. I also plan to buy household furniture such as chairs, set up a small business for cereals where I can earn daily income and spend the remaining amount on school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through farming, I have managed to feed my children and ensure they go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of money to educate my children. Quite often, I feel so bad when my children are sent out of school due to fee arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am selling vegetables at our local market and interacting with customers because that makes me forget my problems.
