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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have rise into another step of life where I can built my own house
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 bought metal windows and fixed them in my house. I had started building an iron roofed house but ran out of money and was unable to finish it.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy sand, cement and pay labour to cement the floor and walls of my house to give it a good finish.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,plastering the inner part of the house is my number one priority because it will prevent dust-born diseases that is harmful to our health. Secondly, I am planning to buy some livestock that will keep me busy as I take care of them.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was owning a bigger house than the one I used to occupy before.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I earn a little money and the responsibility that is ahead of me is a big one that at times I find it rough to provide enough food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when I wake up and see my children healthy and strong as they prepare to go to school.
