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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I spent on building materials as follows: 26000 KES on 40 iron sheets, 4550 KES on 35 Kgs of nails, 4500 KES on a steel door, 9000 KES on 3 steel windows, I transported them at a cost of 1500 KES, I paid school fees for my 3 children in a primary school with 3500 KES and I spent the remaining 675 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now having my own house. Initially, I lived with my brother in the same house that could strike endless arguments, however, I am now living more peaceful, the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 bought timbers at 5,000KES, 1,400KES labor charge, used 1,200KES to prepare food for the workers, bought 60 kilograms of maize at 2,400KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to buy 20 iron sheets to build a three roomed house with cemented walls and floor.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house because I am homeless and pay dowry to legalise my marriage.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a family. This is because none of my family members believed that I could ever have get married.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack money to build my own house and I have suffered great humiliation for that.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up. I believe in rejoicing in the morning because that sets my day right.
