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We spent 3,500 KES to buy a sheep, spent 1,500 KES on medical expenses, bought clothes for 2,000 KES and the rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to pay bride price.
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access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy materials which will be used to repair my house, buy my children some clothes, pay school fees for my children, pay dowry and finally start a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked with my spouse at the lakeside and saving our wages up to the point where we were able to build our current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to enable me seek proper medical attention, my health is not very good and I fear that I may succumb to the various ailments afflicting me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I have finished all my chores and I can then relax while having lunch and chatting with my neighbors.