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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently live in a very spacious three-roomed house. I used to live in a small house where I co-existed with my sheep and chicken.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying iron sheets.I also bought a sheep.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy chairs and water containers.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a larger house and dig a pit latrine.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I bought some sheep using money I got from selling chickens.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a proper house and furnishings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I get something to eat in the morning before going to the farm.
