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l am planning to build my house so l bought some building materials such as 30 iron-sheets at 21000 kshs, l also bought dairy-cow at 15000 kshs, radio at 3000 kshs, 1 sack of maize at 2000 kshs, furniture at 4000 kshs, the remaining 2000 kshs l spend to pay school fees for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because l bought dairy cow and now l am getting milk from it which has really improve my life.
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 used a larger portion of the transfer to buy chairs. I also purchased solar lamp for light provision.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because currently I live in a single room house. I'm also planning to purchase more chairs with a portion of the remaining transfer while the rest I'll pay fee to my child in primary school.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to get a piece of land and move since where we are is very small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have been able to support my children,since my husband passed away and am taking good care of myself.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was loosing my husband and I had no one to take care of our daily needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part is when I go to sell my fish,because I know my children will not sleep hungry.
