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I used my transfer to expand my house KES 30720, bought a cow KES 15000 and repaid a loan KES 4700. My husband added some money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a small house with my children but i have expanded it and my children have a room of their own and are more comfortable. I also bought chairs with the token i feel elevated.
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 spent 7300 KES of my token payment 8 cushions then I paid primary school fees for my children with 1000 KES and I spent the remaining 1700 KES on a sack of maize.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to extend my main house then buy 2 oxen with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying two bulls that I can use in ploughing my farm,I will spend part of the transfer on renovating my house by buying bags of cement that will be used in plastering my floor and also i will use part of the transfer on buying furniturw for my house which includes chairs. The remaining amount I will spend on repairing my tailoring machine so that I can go back to business of tailoring.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that through farming,I am able to take care of my family as I have managed to pay for their school fees using cash from the farm.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my husband has no other source of income and at times I am forced to play the role of breadwinner as when I don't work we can even go to bed hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I manage to secure a casual job like ploughing someone's farm,I am happy as in the evening I am able to buy food for my family.
