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I used my whole transfer to treat my child who got burnt (49500)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was worried about the health of my child and where i will get the money but now am at peace after treatment.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 8,000KES on school fees for my children, and spent the remaining on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My child got burnt and went through a surgery, but the doctors have recommended another surgery at te neck. I hope to spend the money on this surgery.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on clearing my college fees so that I can collect my documents, my firstborn got an accident and requires an operation and we don't have the cash so we will spend part of it on the hospital bills. The remaining amount we will use to start an mpesa business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to finish college even after I got married.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face in our life is that we have not gotten a stable employment so most of the jobs I do are contracts and the play is very low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to school in the morning to teach and I am paid I feel happy because I will be able to buy food for my family.
