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I bought 20 iron sheets, 3 kilograms of nails and a cart at 24,500 KES, two thousand bricks at 12,000 KES, paid 700 KES transportation, 10,000 KES school fee for my grand son, bought a pair of shoes for myself at 500 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now having good clothes and eating well.
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?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy 7 pieces of iron sheets which I'll use in building a new house. I also purchased family foodstuffs with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new larger house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to furnish the house I'' build.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small especially when my grandchildren visit. I also plan to purchase household items such as chairs and utensils.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to educate my children through farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of sufficient funds to afford the kind of life I desire. I desire to have a beautiful house and household furniture that right now are beyond my reach.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and ready to do my daily tasks.
