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We bought two cows for 30000 KES, paid dowry 10000 KES, transport 5000 KES, bought battery and solar for 5000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is having paid dowry to my parents and lighting with solar lump instead of paraffin.
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?
We spent 8,000 KES to buy fishing nets and sinkers worth 1,500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning that my husband should pay my bride price and also buy some sheep.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my house because my house is small. Finally l would like to pay dowry to my parents to appreciate them for having taken care of me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to buy a boat which has helped us to fish.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is un reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is when having breakfast with my family.
