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I spent 25000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying chairs and bought 2 cows at 25000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now at peace because I have cows which is an investment. I also have a place to sit on so I do not have to burrow chairs from neighbors whenever I have visitors.
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?
When I received my token payment, I spent 6000 KES on a mattress and the remaining 4000 KES on a bed.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a second hand motorcycle with the whole of my first lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay dowry for my wife and buy a second hand motorcycle which I will operate as a taxi.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked for a fish processing company and after saving my wages for quite some time I was able to build my current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, I currently hire a motorcycle from someone else and after paying him I am usually left with very little disposable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after I have finished my work and paid the owner of my motorcycle taxi, I can then relax as I count how much money I have earned.
