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l spent the transfer to build a spacious house so l bought building materials at 34100 kshs, labor-charge 5000 kshs, l also bought 1 sack of maize at 300 kshs, l paid fees of 1000 kshs tomy child in primary school, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was staying in a very small house that was not accommodating me with my family but now l am staying in a very comfortable spacious house.
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 spent 5,400 KES to buy two bags of dry maize, school fees for 1,000 KES and 3,000 KES on clothing
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a new house as the one am living is old and dilapidated and also do fencing of my home.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house because I have a large family and my current house is small, set up a business that involves the sales of grains such as maize, beans and sorghum.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am doing fishing using my own boat that I purchased out of hard work as a casual laborer.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of sufficient finances to meet the needs of my family because I depend on fishing and at times the outcome isn't good.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and set off for work.
