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I bought 30 iron sheets at 19,200 KES, three lorries of murram soil at 15,000 KES, I then added somer cash from the token and bought wall and roofing poles at 17,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am hopeful that am going to get a better house hence I won't be rained on anymore.
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 8800 KES of my token payment on 14 iron sheets and the remaining 1200 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build an iron-roofed house and buy some oxen using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my spouse died and left me in a very small house, pay my debts in order to get back my property that was auctioned, and pay school fee for my daughter who is proceeding to secondary school next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest that I have managed to feed my children through farming. My spouse died last year and since then I have assumed the role of the sole breadwinner to my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to build a house since my savings is barely enough for food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have something to offer my children after the day's work.
