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I sued the first lumpsum in paying school fee at 7000 KES, bought tailoring machine at 16290 KES, bought a chair at 8500 KES, matress at 2500 KES, solar lamp at 2600 KES, sheep at 2500 KES and I also bought a door at 7000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a tailoring machine that I use for commercial use thus gives me daily income.
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 5000 KES of the token payment on school fees for my son in form two, 2000 KES on a sheep and the remaining amount of it on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my own home, buy a sewing machine, a sofa set and an heifer using this upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a sewing machine. I am a trained tailor with passion. I also plan to renovate my house and to buy livestock like cattle.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house way after my husband passed on. It's been through hardwork and savings that I have come this far.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the fear of death. I lost my eldest child last year to death. I still feel empty inside.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I do chores like fetching water, washing utensils and doing laundry.
