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I bought two bulls for 30,000 KES, hand-drawn plough for 7,000 KES and spent 10,000 KES on paying school fees. The rest was spent on other HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since I bought my own bulls and plough , I have been able to spend less money on farming expenses and this enabled me to use the money on other needs and also maximize my earnings from farming.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spend the whole amount to pay school fees to my children in secondary and primary schools.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy bulls and an ox plough for farming.
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 two oxen for ploughing. Secondly l would wish to plaster the floor of my house to avoid frequent repair. Finally l would like to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and bought a motorbike to help us generate income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the evening when I made good sales.
