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I bought 28 iron sheets at 17,900 KES, 22 roofing poles at 3,300 KES, 25 wall poles at 3,750 KES, 10 kilograms of nails at 1,900 KES, paid 5,700 KES labor charge, used 7,000 KES to go to the hospital, one mattress at 3,500 KES, used 4,200 KES on clothing then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am getting some income from my business and my family can now have good clothes and good food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on starting a jaggery business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on starting a cereal business.I also want to buy iron sheets.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a new house and the remainder I will invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is my mum's house, I roofed her house with mabati, now she lives comfortably without being rained on.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face now is lack of income, I depend on farming. I have no job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get paid for this casual jobs I do.
