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i bought bought 5 nyumba roofing iron sheets @ 550, nails @ 800 for roofing, I also bought a goat @ 1500, and the rest of the money for buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen a great difference in life in that I built a house and I'm no longer rained on. Im now living in a bigger house and I'm not a shamed of welcoming visitors for there is room for them too.
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 Ksh 8000 to buy iron sheets and the remaining on buying household items and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Will use the next transfer for building our house and buying cows for keeping.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house. Secondly l would wish to expand my business to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to pay dowry to my parents to appreciate them.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to build iron roofed house because we used to have grass thatched house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good shape.
