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l spent 17000 kshs of the transfer to give my son to build his house since he was staying at the market center, l also spent 25000 kshs to buy cow-bull, l bought mattress worth 3000 kshs the remaining l spent to buy 10 iron-sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because my son was staying at the market center but now l am staying with in the same compound and l also have cow l am using it for farming.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 9,000 KES on adding my fish stock. ( fish monger)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge my house and buy cement to plaster the walls and also buy farm implements.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture to put in my house because I current have only two chairs. I also plan to spend the transfer to expand my house so as to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to give my son to pay dowry required by the in-laws.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family. I was able to do this after saving money which I got from a local table banking group which am a member. I used the money to buy iron sheets and labour.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my son became sick. I used all the money that I had saved for his treatment but he unfortunately succumbed to death. This was such a big blow to me and the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am able to get food for my family. I always feel very happy especially when I sit around my family having dinner together.
