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I built a semi-permanent house of 22 iron sheets with 36725 KES of my first lumpsum transfer and the remaining 13000 KES on bull.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a big difference in my daily life since I am now living in a more stable house where our lives are not at risk; initially, we lived in an old house, where we lived with fear of it possibly collapsing on us.
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 fees with the entire token payment transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy materials which will be used to build a better house for my family and pay construction workers.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started working as a fisherman and later began working as a security guard, these jobs have enabled me to educate my siblings and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family, my current house is not structurally sound and it might collapse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I usually say a prayer thanking the Lord for granting me life.
