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5,000KES school fees, 42,000KES on buying ironsheet, timber and nails,
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am ready to build my own home now that I have bought the materials.
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 bought a mattress (4500), food (2500), household goods (1900) and paid fee (900)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house and buy household goods.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a vegetable business so as to increase my earnings, expand my house because it's too small for my family and buy a bed because I sleep on the floor.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest that I educated my brother after my parents died and he currently assists me financially.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is poor health. I have been suffering stomach pains for four years now and that makes my life very unbearable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am in the company of my friends.
