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I used a larger portion of the transfer to built a new iron roofed house. I also invested the rest of the remaining amount in horticulture farming.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own a house. I was living with my cousin due to my inability to raise one. Apart from that, I no longer work for people in their farms as it used to be since I now own a farm where I head to every morning and earn a descent life out of it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying timber which I will be using on building my new house. i then spent the rest on buying food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, I knew that I was going to construct my new house now that help had started coming.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfers on building a new house since the one I had fell down and secondly I plan to use part of the transfer for my farming business since I dwell in vegetables and tomatoes
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my farming business of vegetables and tomatoes. The produce that I get is what I sell and use it for my daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to complete my secondary education. I left school in class 8 since my parents could no longer afford my school fee
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to go to my farm to take care of my plants
