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I paid 40,000KES college fees for my daughter who is in the university, and spent 10,000KES on my medical expenses and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am able to go about my activities because am not sick anymore.
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 the transfer on paying for school fees ksh 5000 , the remaining part i used to seek medical attention .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fees for my child who is almost completing secondary.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to pay school fee for my child who is at the University but has since called off the semester due to fee arrears. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy foodstuffs. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to pay school fees for my child up to the University. I have struggled so hard to achieve it through the little income that I do get.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is inadequate income to support my family. My child has been forced to call off the semester session to allow me look for fees to pay for her.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am able to provide food for my family.
