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I spent 38000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying building materials, paid school fee of 5000 KES, bought clothes for my children at 2000 KES and used the rest of the money on buying food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and I'm at peace because I'm already in the process of building a permanent structure.
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 my token on school fees (2000), Utensils and food (3000) and a mattress (5000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to buy two bulls which we will use to plough our farms. We also plan to spend the transfer to expand our house. We also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for our children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build a kiosk in the nearby shopping centre. We hope to get capital and soon start a business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we have a child who has been Sickling but we don't have enough money to pay for his medical bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am in the farm. Farming has been a source of livelihood for my family.
