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We used the whole of the first lumpsum transfer in buying a parcel of land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We are now at peace because we had no where to build our compound but since we bought land we have the hopes of soon building our compound.
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 a water container at 1500 KES, a mattress at 4000 KES, a fishing net at 2000 KES and food with the remaining 2500 KES. This is how I spent my token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to pay school fees for my son, buy a goat and build a better house with my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to set up a business and buy some animals to keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money,which prevents us from making any progress.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we have something to eat.
