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I boosted my baking and Mandazi business with 20000 KES of my first lumpsum payment , I paid 10000 KES secondary school fees for my son, I spent 16000 KES on 9 iron sheets and we took our family out with the remaining 4000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer relying on loans and debts to feed my family but instead generates a daily income that cater for them and this has fostered love and unity in my house.
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 started mandazi business with 6000 KES and spent the remaining amount of my token payment on food and secondary boarding budget for my son.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will expand my mandazi business and use the rest in expanding my kitchen.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my money to expand my doghnut business so I can generate more income and build a kitchen that will also serve as a bedroom for my children .
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is my success as a small scale farmer because this has helped me educate my children in secondary schools.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is joblessness. My spouse has a degree certificate in Accounts, I have completed secondary level education but we are yet to get good jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my family is back home safe from work and school.
