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I renovated my main house and fit to it steel doors and windows at a total cost of 18000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer, I spent 22000 KES on an oxen, 4500 KES on a sofa set and I used the remaining 5500 KES for paying secondary school fees for my nephew.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have revamped my security and that of my household members by fitting burglar proof door to my main house and we no longer live in fear of robbers and thieves.
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 livestock at 7,500 KES and paid 2,000 KES school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy two cows and start a business.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough. I will use it to plough my farm and also for the villagers at a cost. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my younger brother in high school. I also plan to use part of the remaining balance to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to provide food and sustain my family through my work as a fisherman.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my parents passed on. I was left with my siblings to look after. I only get income from fishing and life hasn't been easy for us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up early in the morning for fishing. It makes me happy because I know that at the end of the day, I will get food for my family.
