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When I received my second transfer, I used 10000 KES to pay secondary school fees for my grandchild. I then bought 20 iron sheets which I intend to use in constructing a bigger new house for my family. One of my children was also sick, thus used part of the money to pay her medical bill. The rest of the balance was then spent on buying foodstuffs for my household since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have hopes of getting a new bigger house for my family, since I have been able to afford iron sheets in readiness for the same.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited because this was a dry season and getting money was difficult.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer on buying a goat, 2 bags of maize and clothing I had earlier preferred buying a goat because my compound didn't have any animal to take care.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building a new house, pay school fees for my child in form three and use the remaining amount to buy one dairy cow to raise.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was during the harvesting season last year when I harvested rice which was able to get me 18800/= , I used the money to pay hospital bills for my sick son and also bought food for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is on fee payment for my child in form three.I have no proper source of income and being a widow makes it even harder.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm attending to my farm.
