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i bought nails at 1500 KES, timber at 2000 KES, labour cost at 2000 kes and the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
now i have my own kitchen and am able to cook even when it's raining which i was not able to do before.
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 my token payment for building a kitchen that cost us 5000 KES and I spent the remaining 5000 KES on household needs like food and clothing for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We have discussed together with my husband that when we get my upcoming lumpsum payment, we will fence the whole of our home and revive our kiosk/ general shop.
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 fence my compound to enhance security for my family. Secondly l would wish to a kitchen to act as sleeping room for my children and for preparing meals for family. Lastly I would like to buy a generator to help us during dry seasons in farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my son upto secondary level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper security to enable do farming and this has forced us to buy food through out the year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after selling vegetables and earning profit.
