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I used my transfer to build a new house (46500) and bought a bag of maize (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now own a house of my own and no longer stay in a relative's 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 the transfer on buying a cow ksh 7000 and food at home ksh 3000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct my own house being that am homeless. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my children. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough and bulls which I will use to plough my farms.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy clothes for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I have been homeless since my husband passed on. It has been difficult staying in someone's house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am in the farm weeding.
