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I bought iron sheets 28560 KES, timber 11000 KES, nails 2400 and treated my child (7000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that we are living in a rented house but now we have bought materials for building in our home.
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 a calf @ 8,500KES for keeping. The rest of the money was spent on household expenditure.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I have been homeless for many years, but now I will have an opportunity to buy builing materials ( ironsheet, timber and nails) and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house because I am homeless and invest in livestock farming that can save me when I have financial problems in future .
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have attained a bachelor's degree in Business Management and I am now searching for a job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is having to grow up as an orphan after my parents died when I was just thirteen years old.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when interacting with people.
