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I bought three cows at 37,000 KES, used 11,000 KES to pay bride price then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now being seen as an important person in the community because I've paid the bride price.
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?
l spent the transfer to buy matteress at 4000 kshs, bed 2000 kshs, l also spent 3000 kshs for farming.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy an ox plough, cow-bull for farming.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to buy an oxen plough and two bulls that will aid in farming.I will buy two mattresses, blankets and seats and save some of the money for future use.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own my home where I can make decisions independently.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of proper source of income and sometimes even buying food is a problem because I don't have money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm paid my daily wages after fishing because I return home a happy man.
