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I used my transfer to buy iron sheets (25000), 3 sheep (6000), cement (7000), 2 bags of maize (6000) i have saved 10000 part from the token transfer which i shall use to build a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am sure to build a new house which i could not afford and now i have daily food.
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 bought 2 bags of cements at 1,700 KES, I also bought cushions at 1500 KES and paint at 4500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build the house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough which we will use to plough our farms.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a reliable source of income to support our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having dinner with my family.
