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l am planning to plaster my house so l bought 20 bags of cement at 16500 kshs, sand at 8000 kshs, window at 7000 kshs, timber 3000 kshs, l also bought furniture at 16000 kshs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now having hope to be in a very comfortable place.
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 spent my Token payment on bed and mattress for 7,000 KES, and dry maize for 3,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering my current house, building a new kitchen and buying small livestock.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house, invest in business, buy furniture and beddings and to build a toilet.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house. The roof is tin, it's no longer leaking. My children have a place to call home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees and providing basic needs for the kids.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get called for a casual job during morning hours, because I look forward to earning some wages that day.
