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We bought sand for 11,000 KES, cement for 24,000 KES and paid 19,000 KES as labour charge to have the house plastered. (added some money from the token transfer)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to plaster the walls and floor of my house and this has reduced the amount of dust in my house which used to very much affect my children.
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?
My Token transfer is unspent, I am saving it so when I receive L1, it will be enough to plaster a house and pay Secondary school fee..
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering my entire house and on secondary school fee.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to plaster my house both the interior part and the exterior part.I would also like to buy some furnitures and beddings.Lastly,I would like to spend the rest to buy food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was that I saved some money and managed to build a bigger house that I could now share comfortably with my nine children compared to the one roomed house I owned before.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have a sickness that is on and off but I cannot afford to raise good money to seek treatment in an hospital.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because this is the time I do all my household chores with peace and quite when my mind is relaxed.
