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I paid 15,000KES school fee for my daughter, bought one still door at 7,000KES, two still windows at 6,000KES, a cow at 15,000KES, then added some money to the remaining amount and bought 13 iron sheets at 8,060KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My child was almost quitting school due to fee problem but am now able to settle her fee arrears, so am now less stressed when it comes to matters fee.
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 spent my Token payment on purchase of mattress, blanket and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment as College fee for my child who just passed her 4th form. If there is a balance I will extend my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on expanding my house and paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being able to educate my first child through high school and now she is in college training to be a teacher.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is on paying school fees for my children single handedly with no proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is on afternoons when my children come back from school full of life and are able to find something to eat.
