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We spent 10000 KES of the first lumpsum transfer in catering for funeral expense for my late mother in law, used 20000 KES to clear debt then we are planning to build a house for our son with the remaining 20000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace because I managed to clear the debt that had been burdening me.
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 spent 4100 on a window, 3700 on a solar lamp and 2000 KES on food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on building my son a house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy windows because my house is dark and congested due to lack of ventilation, buy a water tank to harvest rain water for drinking, build my elder son a house because he is too old to sleep in my house, and use the remaining amount to pay school fee for my daughter in college and my son in fourth for.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled a midst all problems to educate my children by engaging in farming and small businesses.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I have so many dependants particularly my father and mother in law who are very old and weak and with no reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am at the market selling small fish and interacting with my customers.
