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I spent 28,000 KES to buy two heifers, bought 10 iron sheets at 6,500 KES and poles at 8,000 KES to be used to enlarge my house, paid 3,000 KES for school fees and uniform cost me 3,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now take less time to do harrowing or ploughing on my farm because I have oxen that I use on my plough, am therefore able to create time to do other things that create some income for me.
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 my Token payment on construction of a small kitchen for 10,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on Buying 2 bulls, and probably dry maize with the balance
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a toilet, I would like to buy power saw machine and lastly I would go and build my own home
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been taking care of my little family with the little income I make
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was being left an orphan with nothing,so I had to fend for myself very early
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working since I know my family will not be hungry.
