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I used my first transfer to build a kitchen (15000), bought a cow (15000), utensils (10000), paid school fees (7000) and weeded (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My children used to sleep in the sitting room but now they can use one room in the kitchen. I used to borrow utensils but now i have my own. School fees was also a problem and i managed to pay and i have a cow of my own. I am so thankful.
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 the whole amount on paying school fees for my child in secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy a cow for producing milk, construct a kitchen and a pit latrine because we do not have them.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to pay debts that I owe. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a business to diversify our sources of income. We also plan to spend the transfer to build a kitchen. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough and two bulls for ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income to pay school fees for my children and also buy foodstuffs for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am busy weeding in my farm. I feel very happy because its a source of livelihood to me.
