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I spent the first transfer to buy a cow and a calf ( 27000 KES) a sheep (3000 KES) furniture (13500 KES) iron box (2500 KES) and soil for building (2000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that we now have furniture( table and seat) and a cow to milk everyday.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on construction of a pit latrine
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on securing our current house with metal doors and windows, and also cementing at least the floor.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a pit latrine since we do not have any. Secondly l would wish to plaster my house to avoid frequent repair which is very expensive. Finally l would like to buy two cows which can act as security for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built a better house than the one we had.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in morning when I wake up and realize that all my family members are in good health.
