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I bought 11 iron sheets at 6,600KES, 29 wall and roofing poles at 5,075KES, paid 2,500KES labor charge, one lorry of sand 11,000KES, I still have 23,000KES cash.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed for the better and am now happier.
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 used 7800 KES to buy still-door, 800 KES used to fix the door and the rest added to my business capital.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will use the next transfer to cement my house and build a house for my son too.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to expand and plaster my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a toilet. I also plan to spend the transfer to boost my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build iron roofed house. In the past, I used to stay in a grass thatched house which used to leak and nowadays I feel comfortable in my house even if it rains.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my only fell sick and eventually succumbed after a short illness. I couldn't cater for her medical bills because no one could support me. Its unfortunate that we lost her.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I make profit out of my business. I sell fried fish and its the only source of income that I depend on.
