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I used Kshs. 3000 to buy seats, I used Kshs. 2500 to buy maize grains, I used Kshs. 2000 to pay school fees while Kshs. 2500 to buy clothes
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now own whatever I did not have like seats, livestock
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?
Bought chairs worth 5,000 kSH, I paid 3,000 KSH school fees for my son and the rest I spend it on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning build house and buy livestock.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement to be used to repair my house and also pay the workmen who will carry out the repairs. The remaining amount will be used to buy a few cows which my husband will give his in laws as dowry.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having saved money in a table banking group and after one year of saving I got my dividends and eventually managed to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for both my husband and I. This often leads to us living on essential necessities and not whatever we want.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up. When I wake up when am fine I usually thank the Lord for blessing my family and I and this makes me very happy.
