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When we received my first lumpsum transfer, my husband bought 3 bulls and visited my parents to pay dowry where the whole of the transfer was used.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now customary married to my husband and therefore we are now united as one soul as opposed to before when we lived in come-we-stay relationship, the biggest difference our daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on paying my dowry .
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying 3 goats ksh 7100, the remaining part i spent on fees and food.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy household items and some livestock
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement has been having some livestock that help in ploughing
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been providing for my family well
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part is when we are able to share a meal
