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I built a semi-permanent house of 27 iron sheets with 39960 KES of my first lumpsum transfer, I spent 3600 KES on a sack of maize, 2000 KES on a mattress, 2200 KES on a blanket and the remaining 2240 KES on daily food items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, I lived in an iron-roofed house with its roof supported with stones and therefore we never settled well due to constant fear of the risk involved by then, however, we are now settled in a better way since our lives are not at risk in the stable house where we currently live and this is the biggest difference in our daily lives.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying a set of chairs.I also paid school fees for my children and bought maize for my household.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a cow and start a fish business.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a house for my family, I will also buy household items like chairs and tables that I don't have.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I will not lie,I don't have any proud achievement that I can say,my life has been very tough all along even when am talking now I am sick and providing for my children is still a challenge to me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I don't have a good house,my children have to go to there grandparents to sleep there.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to make money to feed my children.
