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I used 8,000 KES to treat my nephew who had been knocked by a motorbike, bought one still door at 7,500 KES, two still windows at 6,000 KES, 18 iron sheets at 12,600 KES, nails at 1,900 KES, paid 11,000 KES labour charge, contributed 1,000 KES towards schooling of a child in our family then used the rest on food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am no longer staying in the same room with my chickens because I've erected a house for them.
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?
l spent the transfer to pay debt of 3000 kshs, l also spent 2000 kshs for medication, the remaining 5000 kshs l spent to buy steel door
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to start poultry keeping and to pay dowry to my daughter in-law.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to take my child to college.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have taken my daughter to school and she is now about to join college. I am proud since I know by educating her my house will be a good place.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no money to further my children's education.