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I built a latrine 7000 KES,bought bricks 30000 KES, sand 13000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is having built a functional latrine. I have also bought bricks and sand for building my future house.
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 used the money to build a toilet for my family. It cost me 9,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house that can comfortably contain me and my family.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house because my house is small. The rest of my transfer will be used on paying my dowry so that my marriage is traditionally accepted.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have dedicated my life and time for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of sufficient finances to feed, educate and cloth my children because I am servicing a loan that I took a year ago and so life has not been easy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up. I am a jovial person and so when I wake up I find great joy in greeting people and that makes me very happy.
