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I used 10,000 KES to dig a pit for erecting a latrine then use another 10,000 KES to buy materials for erecting the latrine, bought one mattress at 6,000 KES, bought clothes for the family at 4,000 KES, two still doors at 10,000 KES, 110 kilograms of maize at 4,000 KES, used 4,000 KES to treat myself in a hospital then used the rest on food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am feeling good because I can now do my duties as normal man.
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 topped up my own 10000 KES and bought a bull.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on paying my son's college fees, dig a well and build an iron roofed house.
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 fees for my daughter who is suppose to join college. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a pit latrine. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a house for my visitors. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy bulls and oxen plough that I will use during ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to grow crops that have always supported my family in terms of food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have enough money to cater for my medical bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in the farm weeding.
