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l spent the transfer to buy 8 bags of cement at 6400 kshs, timber at 2500 kshs, l also spent 6300 to start a business the remaining balance l still have it with me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a big difference in my life because l spent the transfer to start a business and it is doing well l can now get my daily income their.
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 used a portion of the transfer to commence a small hotel business. I also used the remaining amount to settle a loan.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth. I'm also planning to fix windows with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll pay fee to my aunt in high school.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on renovating my house as it is in a bad state,I will build a toilet, a kitchen and a bathroom as I don't have any. The remaining amount I will save for my children's education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I used to have a small business of selling fruits and it made profit which I used to buy a motorcycle that we use at home for transport.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my income is not stable and where I work in school as a cook I earn very little forcing me to ask for handouts from friends in order to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to cook in the local school during lunch time, I am happy to know that I will be paid so that I take care of my family.
