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I bought a bed and a matress @11,000KES, and spent 10,000KES on buyng ironsheet for building an iron sheet roofed house. I also paid 10,000KES for my son's training in welding, and spent 6,500KES on my medical expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My son will be able to atleast get employed after completing his training, and i hope to live in a good 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 spent the transfer on buying sand ksh 700, paying school fees ksh 6000 and keeping balance to pay for labor.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fees and buy a cow .
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my house because it can not comfortably accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a oxen to enable us do better farming. Lastly l would like to pay school fees for my children who are in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees and do better farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm with my family.
