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I bought seats for 22,000 KES, a steel door for 10,000 KES, school fees cost me 6,000 KES. I also leased a farm for 7,000 KES and the rest was spent on daily HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have leased a farm that I will plough to plant maize and hope for a good harvest so as to get enough food. I have also been able to pay school fees and this has given me great relief.
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 my Token payment on school fee for 5,500 KES, ploughing for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our housing structure, buying seats and paying school fee.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to pay school fees for my three children in high school. Secondly l would wish to cement the floor of my house to avoid dust. Finally l would like to dig a pit latrine for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after selling fish and getting some money to support my family.
