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I bought 30 iron sheets at 18,000 KES, 28 roofing poles at 5,500 KES, 35 wall poles at 6,500 KES, a lorry of clay soil at 7,000 KES, 6 kilograms of nails at 1,440 KES, paid 7,200 KES labor charges then used the rest on food for the house and other house chores.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now living in a good house and my children are going to school.
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 paid 6,000KES school fees for my child, and 2,000KES for examination fee for my 2 children. The remaining 2,000KES was spent on household expenditure.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house. Secondly l would wish to clear the balance l owe my former school. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to buy a motorbike to have my own instead of hiring.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is after the death of my parents l have struggled to get basic education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my siblings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest of part day is in the evening when I am done with my work and relaxing with my friends.
