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I spent 36000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on 2 oxen, 12000 KES on 20 iron sheets and the remaining 7725 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now having my own oxen and therefore I don't need to hire from anyone at a fee to plow my farms. I am now able to plow my farms again in time, save more and produce more yields that can increase our savings.
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 bought five iron sheets at 3,100KES, two goats at 3,850KES, I paid a rent arrears of 1,000KES then used the rest on daily foods.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to buy three bulls and a plow then I hire farms to till then use the rest to add more iron sheets to build a house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy welding machine to enable me do welding effectively. Secondly l would wish to buy oxen to enable me better farming. Lastly l would like to open up a business for my wife for to be independent.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have managed to secure food for my family through farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when telling stories with my friends after a long day's work.
