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I spent 15000 KES on my utensils and poultry business, bought a cow for 18000 KES, a sheep 3200 KES, two sacks of maize 5200 KES, treated my brother with 5000 KES and still spending the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We were lacking food and clothes which I have bought with the transfer. Life is also better because I have income from the utensils and poultry business I started with the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I started a business of selling clothes with the token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my business, register for a course and pay fee for my brother with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some household items such as beddings,table and some few chairs since they are the items I lack in my house.I would like to save the rest for future use.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being able to provide for my younger brother by ensuring that he goes to school daily and that he is not sent away from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say my job is too demanding and sometimes I work without being paid thereby making life unbearable for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the the afternoon while working on my farm since I know I will reap something in future.