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I used 30000 KES of the first lumpsum in restocking my business, paid 10000 KES school fee and added 5000 KES to the that was left 10000 KES and bought a cow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I managed to revive my business by restocking and currently its doing good.
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 spent 5000 KES of my token payment on cementing the floor of my main house and the remaining amount on school fees for my 2 daughters in a secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my cereal shop using 25000 KES of this upcoming lumpsum payment, 15000 KES on a cow and the remaining amount on secondary school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to boost my business by increasing my stock.I am also planning to spend part of it on school fees.Lastly,I am planning to build another toilet because the one I use right now is almost collapsing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I live in a better house than the one I used to live in initially and I also own a business that is sustaining my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I lack money that can enable me buy essential commodities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get to work in the morning because I get to meet new customers whom I sell my goods to inorder to earn some money.
