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I used 20,000 KES to dig a bore hole for drinking water, bought one still door at 9,000 KES, 10 iron sheets at 6,000 KES, roofing poles at 3,800 KES, wall poles at 4,600 KES, paid 4,000 KES labor charge, paid 2,000 school fee for my children then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now at peace because I now have the things that I never had before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spend 3000 kshs of the money to pay school fees for my children, l also bought sheep worth 4500 kshs the remaining balance l spend in buying mattress.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to extend my house since it is to small to accommodate me with my family, am also planning to dig a borehole to easily get accuses to water.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to drill a borehole that will help curb water shortage in this area.I am also planning to buy a hand hoe,some seeds and fertilizers so that I can also grow crops for my own consumption.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have a better house and that I also own and raise livestock which is my source of wealth.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is to source for funds that can enable me pay school fees and feed my children properly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm resting with my kids outside my compound as I wait for my spouse to prepare dinner for us.
