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I built an iron roofed house using the whole of my first lumpsum transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to stay in my brother's house and now I have my own house with my personal privacy and authority.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
Bought building materials
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Build a house and pay school fees for my brother
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access_time over 3 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I would like to build a new house since I don't have one,Secondly,I would like to spend the rest on my wife's education since she is about to join a technical institution.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to pay my wife's dowry and I am happy that we are now living peacefully.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack a proper source of income that can enable me educate my children properly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I would say that the happiest part of my day is getting home from work in the evening and sitting down to a good meal together with my family.
