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We bought a bull to use in ploughing for 20,000 KES, cushion for our seats for 5,400 KES, leased a farm for 5,000 KES, goat for 2,500 KES, a mattress for 4,000 KES, water container for 3,100 KES and two bags of maize for 4,000 KES. The rest was spent on other HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The bull that I bought has very much reduced my farming expenses since I have my own bull that I use for ploughing.
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 bought a cow @8,000KES, and spent the rest of the money on buying water containers for storing water for domestic use.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to rent a piece of land for cultivation, buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house to finish it. I also plan to buy a young bull for keeping.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to buy sand and some few bags of cement because I would like to plaster my house inorder to prevent dust-born diseases.I would also like to purchase an oxen plough that will aid in farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own a brand new mortobike that is aiding in transporting my farm produce from the farm to my home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I don't have a toilet and right now I cannot afford to build one because of financial constraints.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when resting with my spouse as we hold each other while sharing stories.
