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I bought 10 iron sheets at 6,000 KES, roofing poles at 9,000 KES, wall poles at 9,000 KES, nails at 2,700 KES, paid 9,000 KES labor charge, I used 10,000 KES to boost my cattle business, 1,500 KES on food for the workers then used the rest on food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now able to generate some good income from my animal business.
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 my token payment on starting a livestock business.I also bought food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to plough my land.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to invest in livestock business. I will be buying and selling cows, goats and sheep because it is something I have done before and I know it has good returns. I also plan to plaster my walls because I am a widower and I have no woman in my life help me out with smearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest to raise my children as a single parent after my spouse's death. I am happy that they can go to school, come back home and get something small to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of a companion. As a man, there are household chores like cooking and washing plates that I am not used to doing but now I am forced to do them because I am a single parent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy and able to engage in income generating activities.
