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l spend the money to buy sewing-machine at a cost of 12000 kshs, water-tank at 10000 kshs, l also bought still door at 7000 kshs, spend 10000 kshs to buy materials for my business, the remaining balance l spend to pay school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am a tailor but l could not work because l did not have a sewing-machine but now l earn a living because of this machine.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on repaying a debt to a Women Group for 7,000 KES, and school fee and uniform for 3,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of a Tailoring machine because I am trained, starting a paraffin business for my husband and also building a house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy my own sewing machine that I will use to repair clothes for villagers. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a toilet. I also plan to spend the transfer to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy furniture for my house. I managed to do this from the savings that I made from table banking.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my husband was kidnapped and we found him when he was seriously beaten. It was so sad for us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having dinner with my family. I feel very happy about it.
