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I bought 30 iron sheets at 19,000 KES, poles at 4,000 KES and nails at 4,000 KES as part of materials to construct my house. I also bought seats at 15,000 KES, one bag of dry maize at 2,700 KES and paid school levies for 1,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference to me will be moving into my bigger house, I currently live in a small house that can barely contain my family and our belongings.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a matress @ 4,400KES and two blankets with 1,400KES. I also bought a sack of maize @ 2,800KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for myself.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is small and the iron sheets are old so my family is rained on during rainy seasons. I also plan to venture into charcoal business so my health can improve because I have been doing sand harvesting and this makes me sick all the time as its not an easy job.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked tirelessly to feed and ensure my children go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life is poverty. I'm forced to do sand mining to meet the needs of my family and yet it's not a very easy job for a woman and my earnings are so little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have worked and prepared a meal for my family.
