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l spend the transfer to extent my house so l bought 15 iron-sheets at 9150 kshs, timber 5500 kshs, poles at 3000 kshs, door at 3000 kshs, labor charge 4000 kshs, l also spend 11000 kshs for medication since l was very sick , l bought utensils at 4000 kshs, clothes at 4000 kshs, l also spend 4000 kshs for weeding the remaining 4000 kshs l spend to pay school fees for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now staying in a very comfortable and spacious house with my family.
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 bought a mattress at 4,000 KES, till my farm with 3,000 KES, and also purchased foodstuffs with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a nice iron roofed house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to cement both floor and roofing of the house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to build a bigger house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a a bed and mattress. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family. I managed to do this from the savings that I had made over the years.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a reliable source of income to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in my farm weeding. I feel very happy because its a source of livelihood my family.
