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I used my whole transfer to buy materials and built a new house (50000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a small house that was built on top of a spring and it used to get muddy during the rainy season but now i moved my new house away from the spring source and made it bigger(3 rooms) i can now host visitors without fear and shame.
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 used the entire transfer to pay fee to my son who joined form one this year.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new house on another land because where I currently live is swampy. I'm also planning to pay fee to my son in high school.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a new house, a toilet and to invest in farming by renting a plot of land for planting more crops.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the small businesses and casual jobs i do. I have been able to take of my family through this. I feel proud because I work so hard at it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face now is the burden of school fees and accessories like uniforms, shoes and stationery.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I clean my house. I like being in a clean environment.
