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I spent the first lumpsum on paying school fee of 20000 KES, used 20000 KES in building a house for my son, bought a wheelbarrow at 4000 KES, I also bought a solar panel at 4500 KES and the rest of the money catered for my movements while purchasing these items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace because I managed to clear school fee for my child and I also don't have to budget for paraffin daily because I already have solar panel that helps me in lighting.
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?
I spent the transfer on buying 1 cow 8500 KES and 30 tins of maize 1800 KES .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own house that is spacious .
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer on scaling up my farms and use the remaining amount to boost my small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having be able to use my small business of selling oranges to raise my children single handedly and now they are grown.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on paying school fees for my children, I have one daughter who just sat for her form forth exams and I expect to take her to college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the morning when I visit the lake nearby to purchase some fish which I trade in our local market and get some income for my family upkeep.
