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I spent the transfer on buying 20 pieces of iron sheets 18000 KES , 16 bags of cement 11520 KES, sand 7000 KES, stones 1500 KES, soil 4000 KES , labor 4700 KES and used balance on meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that i now own kitchen and also have a good house.
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 added my token payment (10000) to money i had borrowed (15000) and built a kitchen.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house and pay school fee for my children.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a kitchen, renovate our house and to buy household items that we lack.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the livestock I bought through savings. I own cattle and sheep. I am proud because I consider this assets.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is frustrations due to lack of a sustainable income source. You work so hard and get paid so little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I go to the market.
