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l spent the transfer to buy 3 cows at 40000 kshs, l also spent 7000 kshs to pay collage fees for my spouse, the remaining balance l spent to start small scale business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is big difference in my life because l spent this money to start a business and now l am get my daily income from it.
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?
We spent my Token payment on sofa set for 8,000KES and debt repayment for 2,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We (recipient and spouse) plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on an initial deposit for a motor bike.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to go back to college and get some basic training so we can get proper jobs,then we will set up a small business with remaining money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have managed to go to secondary as school by doing small jobs and paying for my fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that we have no source of income which we can educate ourselves further
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get up in the morning and I have money to buy what is needed in the house.
