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I used my transfer to thank God (3100), bought materials to cement my house and to build a poultry house (26000),paid school fees (10000), bought school uniforms (2500), two bags of maize (4800) and bought food (3600).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a dusty floor but now it is cemented, i managed to pay school fee for my child who is sitting exams this year now i am peaceful, my children have new uniforms and my poultry now have a house. I am so thankful.
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 paid 5,000KES for school fees for my child, and spent 2,000KES on transport when I moved to a new work place. I also spent 1,500KES on buying water containers.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I hope to spend part of the transfer on shopping for my child who is joining a nursing college soon, and also add some money to pay college fees for my child.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my daughter who did form four and was not able to get her certificate because of fee balance. Secondly l would wish do paultry farming to generate income for my family. I would also like to do farming to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to build a house for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is paying school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when family members are in good health and also when all my children are able to go to school without being sent home for school fees.
