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I spent 4000 KES of my token payment on a mattress, 4500 KES on a bed and the remaining 1500 KES on tableware.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay my dowry and build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
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What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. I also plan to spend the transfer on furniture. I also plan to buy oxen plough to help me during farming. I also plan to use the remaining balance to start a small business. I also plan to use the transfer to pay bride price required by my in-laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to keep some poultry. I am proud because I get eggs and meat from them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is when I couldn't afford to pay medical bill for my first born child. He unfortunately succumbed to death.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in the farm. I feel happy because I expect to get good harvest.
