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I spent the first lumpsum to buy fish nets and hook (10000 KES) paid dowry (20000 KES) school fees (2000 KES) bought a goat(20000) Settled debt (10000 KES) and the rest for buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now eat well, I have paid fees for my children and treated myself.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a larger portion of the transfer to buy a bicycle. I also bought a radio and family foodstuffs with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in fishing business. This will enable me to earn daily income and feed my family with less ado.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children. Secondly l would wish to buy oxen to enable me do better farming. Lastly l would like to buy bicycle to enhance movement since I growing old and walking is becoming a problem.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought fishing nets though they were all stolen.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health since I am Hiv positive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when having supper with my children.
