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I spent 20000 KES on my cereal and groccery business, bought seats, bed and mattress with 25000 KES and spent 5000 KES on clothes for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have improved my business which is my source of income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment to opening a grocery stall (7000), paid rent (1600) and bought food (1400).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge the business and enroll my child in school.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to boost my business to maximise on the profit margin. I also plan to spend the transfer to go to college to further my studies on Early childhood education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to save a little money which I used as capital for my small business. The business has been a source of income to me and I feel happy to have started it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I separated with my husband. He became so hostile with me for no reason and decided to chase me out of his life. I currently feel burdened because I have got three kids who I take care of and 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 I manage to get profit from my business. I always feel happy because it is a source of livelihood to me.
