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We used 36,000KES to buy three cows and took as dowry to my parents' home, bought 10 iron sheets at 7,000KES, used 5,000KES to expand on my omena (small fish) business and then used the rest on food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now able to buy the things I want because my business is doing fine.
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 used the entire transfer to buy household items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house because my house is very small to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a generator to help us in watering my farm in order to increase productivity. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to build our own house though very small.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of capital to do better farming to get more income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
