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I spent a larger portion of the first lumpsum in catering for the cost of plastering my house, paid 10000 KES school fee, used 3000 KES in putting up a latrine, used 2000 KES on medication of my child and used 5000 KES in buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now at peace because I have a descent house.
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 spent the transfer on buying a mattress ksh 4000, 7 chicken ksh 2000, 1 sack of maize ksh 3000 and used balance on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house(plastering ).
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my funds to educate my daughter in the university. I also plan to set up vegetable vending business as regular source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have educated our children. Our daughter is a teacher and another proceeding to the university .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is that we earn very little from our small businesses and a lot of that money goes to school and so we are not able to meet all our financial needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am preparing charcoal because it's one of my sources of income.
