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Priska

Country:

kenya

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

50000 KES ($497 USD)

5 years ago

What did you spend your second transfer on?

I used a portion of the transfer to buy my clothes and cooking utensils. Bought a cow worth 10000 KES. Paid 6000KES fee to my grandson in high school. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own a cow and someday will own herd of animal. Besides, my grandchild is always in school and I'm certain his performance will improve.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

10000 KES ($98 USD)

over 5 years ago

What did you spend your first transfer on?

l bought utensils ,Radio and food .

What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?

l plan to pay my grandchildren school fee and to buy a cow.

Enrolled

over 5 years ago

What are you planning to spend your transfer on?

I would like to use this transfer to pay school fees for my grandchildren who are orpharns.I would also like to buy a cow and keep .

What is the achievement you are proudest of?

My proudest achievement is that when I was still doing business,I managed to build a house for myself and I also managed to raise and educate my grandchild who became an orphan at a tender up to form four level.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

My biggest hardship is that right now I fully dependbon my sons and relative to carter for all my needs since I am sick and can not do anything.

What is the happiest part of your day?

My happiest part of my day is when I am able to stand and do something since I am sickling and at times I just stay in the house.