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I paid 20000 KES of the first lumpsum transfer in school for for my 2 children, opened a business at 3000 KES and used the rest of the money to buy building materials (iron sheets, nails and timber).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I'm able to afford daily meals from the income I get out of the business I opened.
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 paid 3,000 for school fees for my children, and spent 5,000KES on buying timber for building a house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First, I would like to set aside some part of the money that will cater for my son's collage fee since he is about to join teacher's collage. I would also like to start a business of buying and selling fish because it will generate some income for my family since I'm tired of doing casual jobs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say being able to build a house from the savings I used to earn from my casual jobs,after my spouse passed away is the achievement I'm proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to provide sufficient food for the family since I don't have a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest during lunch hour because this is the time we share stories as we take lunch together with my children.
