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I bought 20 iron sheets and nails for 22,000 KES, poles for 8,000 KES and paid 8,000 KES for labour to construct my son's house. I also sent to him 8,000 KES to meet some needs. The rest was spent on other household expenses such as food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I helped my son to construct a house and therefore we do not have to share the same space with him.
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 paid my daughter collage fee with a portion of the transfer. I also purchased family foodstuffs with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest a portion of the transfer in retail shop business. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in livestock.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house because my wife passed on and according to our tradition l should build a new house. Secondly l would wish to use the transfer to take my son to college. Finally l would like to use the rest o
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to pay school fees for my son who was in secondary school with out leaving any balance in school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is loneliness after the death of my wife because I only have sons and no daughters so even preparing meals is a big challenge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I receive help from my relatives.
