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I spent the first lumpsum to build a kitchen (19000 KES) paid school fees (6000 KES) and used 24000 KES on fish business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having build a kitchen where my children can also sleep in. I have also expanded my business which gives me better income to cater for family needs.
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 invested the entire transfer in fish business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to save the coming transfer and add to the last transfer to allow me buy an engine boat which I'll use in fishing activity and get enough fish for the market.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children and build a kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement has been taking care of my children and seeing them go to school
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was that my marital family sent me away so I had to look for another place to build a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when am with children and we talk about them finishing school.