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I paid 38,000 KES school fee for my son in college, bought sacks of maize at 6,000 KES, paid 5,000 KES loan then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My son is now safely in the college because I have settled his fee.
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 paid school fees dept of 10000 KES for my son who complete secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to take my son to college with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay fees for my son who is about to join college and the rest of the transfers I will use to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools and primary schools.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked for many years as a fish trader and saved most of the profits that I get. The profits saved have enabled me to educate my children and I am still educating them, this makes me very proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is diminished returns from my business, this means that I continually find it difficult to pay school fees for my children and I fear that some of them will drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished all the days work and I have a chance to rest and spend some time with my family.
