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We bought 15 iron sheets for 9,750 KES, poles for 7,000 KES, nails for 1,000 KES, transport cost was 1,000 KES and paid 3,500 KES as labour charges to enlarge our house. We paid up a debt of 2,000 KES, school fees for 1,000 KES, bought a cow for 18,000 KES, mattress for 3,500 KES and clothing cost was 2,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to enlarge my house which was previously very small, but now it is spacious enough and can comfortably contain our belongings.
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 8300 KES on a sofa seat 1000 KES on debt settlement and 300 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on building a house extension and buying cattle.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house, buy chairs and buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I bought a goat using money I had saved while working as a house help.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of proper food for myself and my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I am able to get some money in the evening, this ensures that I am able to have a good meal.
