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I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a cow.I also bought iron sheets,utensils and paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer plough with my hands but with my cow.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a seat and cushions.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to build a new house and will also open a salon. I am currently employed as a salonist.
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 buy oxen to help me in doing better farming. Secondly l would wish to buy saloon equipment since I am a saloonist to help have my own saloon to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to use t
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to buy ploughing machine and also bought a goat and two cows.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm.
