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I added Ksh. 5000 to my transfer and bought a second hand posho mill machine(54800)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Life has become easy because i used to engage in stone mining but now i can supplement with the posho mill that gives daily income.
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 bought iron sheets for 8000 KES and spent the rest on buying foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house and start a business with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house because I am currently living in a rental house. I also plan to purchase a milling machine and instal it in my village so I can serve families that have to walk long distances to get these services.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have educated my wife who is currently a holder of diploma in Agriculture. At the time of our marriage she had only fourth form certificate.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being homeless due to lack of money to build a house. This has caused me to spend a lot of money on house rent and yet I don't have a proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mid morning when I am in the company of my friends at work talking and laughing.
