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I first bought 9 dumusaz iron sheets at around 3500 shillings, then i bought a ram at 2500 shillings, then the rest we used for my father's funeral expence.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
In our village I was the only one living in a grass thatched house but now i'm living in an iron roofed house. That has been the greatest development and achievement in my life. I'm grateful for the help i received thank you Givedirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 7,100KES on buying 9 pieces of ironsheet for building an iron roofed house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to buy more iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy iron sheets and other building materials so that I can build an iron roofed house.I am also planning to spend some portion to buy clothes and foodstuffs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own a dairy cow that is supplying my family with milk hence I don't have to spend money to buy milk.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to live in a grass thatched house that is leaking whenever it rains hence making life unbearable for us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cultivating my Shamba because I know I will get enough food.
