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l spent the transfer to renovate my house so l bought building materials at 21000 kshs, labor-charge 2000 kshs, l also spent 20000 ksh of the transfer to build pit-latrine, l also paid school of 4000 kshs to my child in secondary school the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed l was staying in a leaking house but now staying in a comfortable house.
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 used my token payment to pay school fees (6000), dig a pit for a latrine (2000) and bought food (1800)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to plaster my house, buy a cow, complete my pit latrine, pay fee and buy food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy a piece of land and pay school fees for our children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we are taking our children to school which we know will help them in the future
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no job and keeping my children in school is very difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when we have a meal to share as a family
