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We bought cement for 10,000 KES, sand for 2,500 KES, murram for 2,000 KES and paid 6,000 KES to have the walls and floor of my house plastered. I also bought a steel door for 7,500 KES, water tank for 2,000 KES, kitchen utensils were 6,000 KES. I also paid school fees for 6,000 KES, blanket for 2,000 KES and mattress for 3,000 KES. The rest was spent on other HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to plaster the walls of my house and the floor and this has made the walls to look better and also relieve us from constant repair of the walls.
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 bought uniforms, books and paid school fees (6000 KES). The rest of the token I spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to plaster my house because it's hectic to smear. I also plan to purchase a steel door because I live in a very insecure area, and build my son a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest that I live in a house that I built on my own with money that I earned from casual labour after my husband's death.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to educate my children. I am a casual laborer and a farmer and my income is not sufficient to feed and educate my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up in good health and able to execute my duties.
