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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I added 10 iron sheets, built a semi-permanent house of 45 iron sheets and moved to my home, which cost me 31200 KES, I paid secondary school fees for my sister with 10200 KES and I spent the remaining 8600 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now having my own home where I don't need to strike any arguments as opposed to when sharing a compound with in-laws.
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 spend the transfer on paying school fees ksh 8000 and used ksh 2000 on meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own home.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools and primary schools. The rest of the funds will be used for household expenses.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling tomatoes, onions and potatoes. The business has enabled me to educate my siblings who have no one to take care of them since my parents died a long time ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my siblings who rely on me. My parents died a long time ago and I have lived with them ever since, at times they are sent away from school because of fee arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning if I wake up when I am not feeling sick.
