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l spend 18000 kshs to buy cow, l also spend transfer to build for my son a house so l bought 10 iron-sheets at 7000 kshs, poles at 3700 kshs, sandy-soil at 5000 kshs, nails 2200 kshs, labor 6000 kshs, water 1000 kshs, l still have the remaining mount l am using it for daily needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has change because l spend the money to build for my son a house now he will have a place to sleep in and l will also not shear my house with him.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6,000KES on buying ironsheet for building an iron roofed house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy timber and nails and build an iron roofed house with the iron sheet that I have already bought.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to spend three quarters of the amount on school fees since my daughter is supposed to join college. I would also like to buy two bulls and an ox-plough that will aid in farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was owning a home because in the past,I was homeless.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack a proper source of income and even right now I cannot afford to send my son to college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the afternoon when I'm attending to my customers in my salon because that is the time I make money.
