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I built a kitchen at 14,000 KES. I bought furniture and bedding at 21,200 KES. I also bought timber at 5,000 KES for repairing my boat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I currently own items that I never had before such as furniture and chairs.
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 bought timber for building a boat.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to expand my house, build a boat and acquire chairs.
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 do dairy farming. Secondly l would wish to expand my house because it is small and can not comfortably accommodate my family. Finally l would like to buy fishing equipment to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard and built my own 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 I am able to get some casual jobs knowing that I will get food for my family.
