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We spent 42000 KES of the first lumpsum in catering for the cost f building iron roof house and used the rest in buying furniture.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was worried of the small house I had because it was too squeezed and couldn't fit my households but now I have a bigger house.
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 spent 8000 KES on house repair, 800 KES on school fees and 1000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on building my son a house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to expand my house and also build a kitchen. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a house for my son. I also plan to spend the transfer to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have tried so hard and managed to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I was diagnosed with Malaria and I became so sick and bedridden. I couldn't manage to continue with my business and so it closed down. Since then, I have been suffering for lack of a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in my farm weeding. I feel very happy because its a source of livelihood to me.
