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l spent the transfer to build a spacious house so l bought 25 iron-sheets at 15000 kshs, timber at 4500 kshs, poles at 4800 kshs, nails 2600 kshs, labor-charge 4000 kshs, 1 sack on maize at 2800 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a specious house and eating well.
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 7,500 KES on farming expenses and the rest on buying food stuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a new house as the one am occupying is quite small and not enough for my family and our belongings and if some amount remains to buy a cow with that.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to buy building materials which we will use to construct a house. We also plan to spend the transfer to pay dowry or bride price required by my in-laws. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a business that will provide us with income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard and managed to buy a sheep. I hope to sell it when she gives birth.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when all my parents died and I was left with my siblings to take care of. My income is low and this makes it hard for me to cater for the needs of my family. I need to pay school fees, provide meals and clothing to my family but I don't have a stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having supper with my family. I feel very happy because they always make me proud.
