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I spent most of the transfer to build a spacious comfortable house, since l was staying in a very small house that could not accommodate me with my family members. The remaining balance l spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very spacious house that accommodate me with my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying cushions, 1 sack of maize and food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying cattle and building a new house my current house is small
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, because this one is small. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy mechanical tools for my husband, so that he could have his own workshop, because he is a trained mechanic. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to buy three cattle, for my husband to pay as dowry.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is having bought seven chickens, as an investment for our family, with savings from our casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to unreliable source of income, providing food for our family, is the biggest hardship we have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day, is in the afternoons, after I have earned some income from my casual work, and bought food for our family.
