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l spent the transfer to build my house so l bought building materials at 23500 kshs, labor-charge 5000 kshs, l bought furniture at 8250 kshs, l also paid fees of 10000 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was staying in a leaking house but now l am in a very comfortable 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 paid school fees for my son 8200 KES, bought cushions 1200 KES and the remaining I spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment to build a house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children in secondary schools since I do not have any proper source of income. Secondly l would wish to build a new home so that we can be independent. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to do poultry farming which has helped me to pay school fees for my children. Secondly We have also managed to build iron roofed house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when arranging my house.
