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I bought sand (8000 KES) school (13500 KES) iron sheet (12000 KES) timber 3600. I am still saving 14000 KES to run building expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I was living in a small old house but now I am building soon and will move to a comfortable house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 5,000 KSH school fees, I did a a shopping for my son in secondary school at a cost of 2,000 KSH and the rest I spend on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 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 since my house is very small. secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who is joining form three next year. Lastly l would like to use the rest of the money to pay for farming expens
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that l have done farming which has really helped me to pay school fees for my son and provided food for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm and my crops are doing well hoping to get good harvest to sustain my family.
