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I bought two cows at 40,000 KES, three sheep at 7,500 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now hopeful in life because we are planning to take dowry to my parents.
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 my Token payment on buying seats for 8,500 KES and food for 1,500 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on paying dowry to my parents and if there is a balance we will buy small livestock.
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 open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a cow to act as security incase of any emergency. I would also like to build a new home for my family. Finally l would like to buy seats to help my visitors to avoid borrowing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l struggled to provide food shelter and clothing to my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of is when having supper with my family.
