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I spent 22000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying livestock, bought a chair at 10000 KES , used 1600 KES in buying utensils, bought clothes at 1000 KES, used 5000 KES in plastering my house 5000 and spent the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I did not know I would stay in a plastered house or own a cow but now I have all these.
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 bought iron sheets 5000 KES, mattress 3000 KES, school fees 1000 KES and spent 1000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house, buy furniture and buy materials for starting an embroidery.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small and plaster it so that it's not damaged during rainy seasons. I trained in embroidery and so I would also like to buy an embroidery machine to be able to work and earn a living from it.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I made sure that my husband take me officially from my parents after paying dowry. Most girls my age are living in a come we stay relationships which are illegal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of sufficient finances to meet all my basic needs because I don't have a proper source of income and my spouse depend on casual jobs which at times are so scarce.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up to a new day and am able to do my daily activities.
