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I paid college fees for 20,000 KES, I bought a cow for 13,000 KES, a mattress for 4,700 KES, utensils for 5,000 KES and 10,000 KES was spent on M-Kopa solar. (added money from first transfer)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to clear my college fees and this has given me relief of completing my course.
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 resumed classes (Early Childhood Development course with 5700 KES) settled debts (3000 KES) and bought foodstuffs with the token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay my school fees and repair my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new home since my husband died without building me a home. Secondly l would wish to save money for my son and daughter who are in standard eight and are joining form one next year. Lastly I would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have managed to buy a cow which l will use to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when talking to children during the day.
