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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend the money to build a new house since the one l had was in bad condition, also build for my disable son a house, so l bought 30 iron-sheet at 18000 kshs ,poles 6000 kshs, nails at 2000 kshs , one door at 3000 kshs, l use 5000 kshs for the labour the rest of the a mount l use for buying foodstuff.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am now sleeping in a more comfortable house and my son too who is mentally disable now have some where to sleep in..
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token transfer on buying chairs and paying silk loan.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum transfer on building a house,buy a cow & a sheep.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house and furniture. I also plan to buy water harvesting structure like a water tank.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proud of is that I have managed to keep poultry as a venture. It has supported me as a source of income and also food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I have been sickly for many years and this has hampered my productivity and so sometimes I depend on well wishers for support.
