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I spent my second transfer on building my house worth 50000KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have built my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets and nails with 9000 KES and food 800 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will buy more iron sheets to build a kitchen, pay school fees, buy cattle and get medication with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets so that I may renovate the roof of my house. Its roof is old and leaking. I am also planning to spend part of the transfer on livestock which I will rear and sell later to raise more money. The rest will go to food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is supporting three orphaned children through their schooling.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness. I feel weak generally, and I need to go to hospital and see a doctor about my condition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my eldest son has brought me some food to cook for myself.
