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l spent the transfer to buy land at 20000 kshs, l bought bed and mattress at 10000 kshs, l also spent the transfer to plaster my house so l bought 10 bags of cement and sand at 13500 kshs, labor-charge 6000 kshs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l now have somewhere that l can plant anything, l am also sleeping comfortably since l have been sleeping down on a mart.
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 used my token to buy cement (3000), school books and uniforms (2000), paint (3000) and food (2000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees, boost my business and complete plastering my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my children. I also plan to spend the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to boost my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to construct a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having dinner with my children.