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I bought 7 iron sheets for 4,900 KES, poles for 8,100 KES, nails for 2,000 KES and paid 5,000 KES as labour to enlarge my house, transport cost me 1,000 KES. I also bought a bull for 13,000 KES and seats for 10,000 KES. The rest was spent on other daily HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house was quite small, but now I have enlarged my house and it can fit my belongings and my family.
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 bought a mattress and some cooking utensils. I also bought foodstuffs for family cosumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining portion.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is I have lived long,God has seen me through a lot.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that am very sick and I have to the hospital but no change.