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I paid school fees 20000 KES, bed and mattress 10000 KES, a cow 15000 KES and 5000 KES spent on clothes, uniforms and shoes for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happier school fees is no longer a problem since I have cleared the balances, I have a new bed and mattress and a cow for milking.
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 secondary school fees for my daughter using the whole of my token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear secondary fees for my daughters and cement the floor of my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on my children's secondary education and build my son a house because he has become of age and shouldn't be sleeping with me under the same roof.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am living in a piece of land that I purchased using my savings from casual labor.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life is that my income is not enough to feed and educate my children the way I would want to.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after work when I am in the company of my friends, relaxing and catching up.
