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I spent 20,000 KES to buy two cows and 30,000 KES to plaster the walls and floor of my house. (Had some money in the M-pesa for withdrawal)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to plaster the walls of my house which has now relieved me from constant repairs of the walls whenever it rains.
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 bought windows (7000 KES) and mattress (2500 KES)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to plaster my house so that I don't spend much of my time in smearing and buy a motorcycle that my spouse can operate as a taxi to get daily income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have built a good house compared to what I had before. This I have managed to do through small businesses.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money to educate my son who is about to join high school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am at the market interacting with customers who come to buy my products.
