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We spent 40000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a second-hand motorcycle and the remaining 10000 KES on 20 iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a big difference in my daily life. We can now generate more income from the motorcycle that we acquired in courtesy of GD, which has improved our spending habits to basic needs for my household members.
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 used my token to buy chairs (7000), school fees (1000) and food (1800).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to build a bigger house to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy livestock like cows that will provide me with milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I that I have tried so hard to pay school fees for two of my children who have finished college. I made it possible from my little income
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when two of my children were sent away from school due to lack of school fees. I didn't have enough money and one of them had to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am busy weeding in my farm. I feel very happy because I know that I will get good harvest.
