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I spent 21000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying a bull, paid 8000 KES for school fee, built a sleeping room at 10000 KES, bought bedding at 4500 KES and spent the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I managed to build a sleeping room for my kids so they do not have to go to seek for sleeping space from neighbors.
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 KES 7000 of the token payment on school fees for my son in a secondary school and the remaining KES 3000 on buying food and repairing my solar panel.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum on paying the school fees for my children and constructing an iron-roofed house for my 3rd born child.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my money on my children's education.My son is joining the University this year and another one next year. I also have two children joining secondary schools next year and this money will be of great help to me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have struggled to give our children better education than we had as their parents.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is that we lack money and really struggle to pay school fee and at times we are forced to sell all our produce from the farm to educate them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part my day is in the morning when I have just woken up and full of energy to work.
