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I spent 20,000 KES to clear school fees arrears and spent 25,000 KES to construct a house for my son. The rest was spent on other daily HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to pay school fees for my children and now they can consistently stay in school and learn.
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 for my daughter using 6000 KES of my token payment, I then spent 2000 KES on school uniform for my children and I spent the remaining 2000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will educate my children using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to put this money into school fees. My daughter who sat her high school exams can't pick her certificate because of arrears. I also have other kids in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this far I have in life with my children. My goal in life is to see my children get educated to the highest level possible.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I have tried my best so far but still have a long way to go.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night after supper, because then I get a chance to story with my kids before they go to bed.
