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l am planning to build my home so l bought some building materials at 19100 kshs, l spent 25000 kshs to pay dowry, l bought sheep at 2500 kshs, 1 sack of maize at 3000 kshs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l now have hope that l am going to have my own home.
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 buying chairs ksh 5500, 1 sack of maize ksh 3000 and spent balance on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own home .
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles and nails which I will use to build a better house. I will also use part of the transfers to pay construction workers.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having bought a goat. I managed to save some money with a women's self help group and eventually bought the goat in fact it has already given birth to a kid.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, I make traditional reed mats but of late the demand for the mats has been on the decline, this often results in a decline in the amount of disposal income that my husband and I can use for our daily needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening after I finish all my chores for the day, I usually have supper with my family and the atmosphere is always lively.
