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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on expanding my business. I sell new clothes and potatoes. Now my income level has increased. The rest of the money I used to pay school fees for my children who used to be sent home each and every time due to fee balance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent m transfer on building my own he and moving fro my parents in law's home, I also paid school fee for my children for the whole term and spent the rest of the transfer on starting a chips selling business as well as a clothes hawking business which are all bringing in good income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now at ease because I can provide for my children comfortably, and they eat a dress well daily.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying sheep, Iron sheet and maize
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a business which will sustain me and my family, paying school fees for my children and am also planning to build a new house I am currently staying in a thatched roof house
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build iron roofed house because my house is leaking. Secondly l would wish to buy household items for my house to avoid borrowing from neighbors. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have managed to buy a cupboard for my own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is lack of proper shelter since my house is seriously leaking.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
