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I bought 32 iron sheets for 20,800 KES, poles for 6,300 KES, nails for 5,000 KES and paid 5,000 KES as labour charges to construct my house. I also started a business (selling church/gospel books) with 15,000 KES. (Was added some money by a friend)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to construct a much bigger house with better roofing and is spacious enough to contain my belongings and our family. The business I started has also enabled me to get some daily income that helps me to feed my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and a bed.I also started a books' business and bought clothes for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a spacious iron roofed house.I also want to buy chairs.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy a cow which we can use incase of any emergency and If not we can use the to educate my children. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to build a new home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that l have struggled to pay dowry to my parents inlaw. Secondly l have worked had and built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income making it hard to plan.
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 health.
