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I spent 17,000 KES to buy a cow, paid college fees of 19,000 KES, bought a bag of maize for 3,000 KES, school fees for children in primary cost 1,500 KES, school uniform was 1,000 KES. The rest was spent on daily food expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have bought a cow that gives me milk to sell and consume and also manure to use in my farm. I have also managed to pay college fees for my son in college and this has relieved me from the stress of calling for fund raising.
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 paid 6,000KES school fees for my child and a seat @1,000KES. I spent the remaining 3,000KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees for my child, and buy cattle for keeping.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is small, old, and leaks during wet seasons. I also plan to buy a dairy cow and expand my vegetable business so as to earn more income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have given my children good education and two are now out of secondary, one is in college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the fact that I am a single parent without a proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when seeing and interacting because I get relieved of stress.
