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l spent the transfer to buy fishing-net at 20000 KES, l bought door and windows at 10000 KES, l bought 5 bags of cement at 3100 KES, l also spent 4000 KES to improve my business the remaining balance l still have them in my E-mpesa account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a very big difference in my life because l am using the fishing-net for fishing to get daily income and my business also is doing well.
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?
l spent the whole amount to buy fishing-net.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to plaster my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the first half towards my children's education.I am also planning to plaster my house inorder to prevent dust-born diseases.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,I would say owning a fishing boat is one of my proudest achievement because it has created employment for my spouse and other village members since this is the boat they often use while fishing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say,lack of finances to boost my fishing business has been my biggest difficulty because this business is my main source of livelihood.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up with enough strength and thank God for giving us another day.
