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I spent 28000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on an oxen, 12000 KES on a plow, 3000 KES on a bed then I paid for my medical bills with the remaining 7000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now healthier since I am eating well and seek for regular medical check-ups more appropriately than before the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 paid a hospital bill (6000),bought a table (2200), and food (1800)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a plough and oxen, pay hospital bill and build a poultry house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture because we currently lack enough chairs. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough and two bulls which we will use for ploughing. We also plan to spend part of the transfer to start a business as away of diversifying our income sources.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build a house for the family. This was made possible due to the saving we had made for several months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income to support my family. We currently depend on agriculture although we stay in a semi arid area which isn't productive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am making sisal ropes which I do sell for an income.
