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I gave 5,000 KES to the church as tithe and spent 4,800 KES on school uniform for my children. We have planned to buy building bricks with the remaining 40,000 KES and other construction materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to pay school fees for my children and am quite relieved that they are not staying at home while their friends are learning.
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 paid 6,000KES for school fees for my child, and spent 3,000KES on constructing a chicken house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is in poor condition, I therefore plan to buy ironsheet, bricks/ stones and cement, and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to start a poultry farm. This will provide me with food and also source of income. I also plan to expand my house to accommodate all family members. I also plan to use the remaining balance to pay school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been being able to send my two children to high school. This is after saving from my little income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my brother in law died together with his wife. I had to inherit all his children and so I take care of a big family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my family.