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l spent the transfer to build a spacious house so l bought building materials at 16800 kshs, labor-charge 3500 kshs, l also bought furniture at 4000 kshs, l also paid school of 15000 kshs to my child in secondary and primary school, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with my family
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 paid secondary school fees for my son using 8000 KES of my token payment and we bought food with the remaining 2000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a semi-permanent house of 25 iron sheets and buy some goats with my upcoming lumpsum payment.
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access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. I also plan to spend the transfer on school fees for my children in high school. I also plan to use part of the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to use the transfer to start a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of enough funds to pay school fees for all my children. It has been hard for me because I don't have a regular source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am taking dinner with my family. I feel happy because they are my strength.
