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l spent the transfer to pay school fees for my two children in high school, l also spent 7000 kshs to buy steel-door, l spent 4000 kshs to improve my business the remaining balance l spent to buy foodstuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because my business is now doing well so l get my daily income.
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 my Token payment on purchase of a sheep for 4,000 KES, mattress for 2,000 KES , dry maize for 3,000 KES, assorted utensils for 1,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy water tanks, fix gutters for harvesting rain water, boost my farming activities and to save for school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is educating my children. I have seen my eldest kids through university and others are pursuing different technical courses in colleges.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees, especially since I operate as a single parent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the farm. This is the source of my daily bread.
