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I spent 38000 KES of the first lumpsum on building a bigger house, bought 2 sheep at 8000 KES, used 4000 KES on buying 2 bags of maize and used the rest of the money on buying daily food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel relieved because I now have a bigger house that easily fits 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 paid school fees for my daughter using 3500 KES of my token payment then I spent 1500 KES on a table, 2000 on food, 1000 on 2 chickens and the remaining 2000 KES on school uniforms for my children in primary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My main house in leaking and therefore I will construct a leak-free house using my upcoming payment.
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 expand my house and cement my house. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children. Finally l would like to buy a cow which will help me incase of any emergency.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to and bought a cow which later died because of infection.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I realized that all my family members are in good health.
