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I spent 30000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying livestock (cows and goats), used 5000 KES to construct a toilet, built a cow shed at 10000 KES, used 5000 KES in buying food for family and used 5000 KES in opening a business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel comfortable and at ease because I have an extra source of income from the business I opened and I also have livestock which are also investment.
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 the transfer on buying school uniforms ksh 2000, 1 sack of maize ksh 1500, motor bike tires ksh 3000 and my spouse had a business gave her ksh 3000 to boost her business .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on spending it on starting up a small business.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start supplying our local markets with fruits and vegetables so as to increase my level of income. I also plan to rear livestock to help me out with my children's school fee in future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have excellent household furniture that most people don't have in my village. I managed to purchase them by joining savings and loaning groups.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that my income is not enough to cater for all my financial needs. A sizeable amount of money I earn goes to school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after earning some money from my motorcycle business and having food to present home to my family.
