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I built 2 semi-permanent houses; a house of 35 iron sheets and that of 20 iron sheets for the first and second wife respectively with the whole of my first lumpsum transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to pay dowry for my second wife and we no longer stay in come we stay relationship, which was frowned upon by the community members.
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?
l spend the money to build house for my first wife, l bought 5 iron-sheet at 630 kshs each, timber at 4000 kshs, nails at 2000 kshs and the balance l use it for pay the labour.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a house for my second wife.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend part of it on school fees especially to clear my daughters fees.I am planning to buy timber,nails,sand and cement because I would like to build a bigger house than this.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to educate my daughter up to the secondary level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is how to raise school fees because I don't have a job that I depend on.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after work when I'm resting from my daily duties as I share stories with my family.
