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I built a semi-permanent house of 20 iron sheets with 24725 KES , I paid university fees for my nephew with 15000 KES and I spent the remaining 10000 KES on a cow. That is how I spent my first lumpsum transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now having a bigger house that can accommodate all my household members, which is my pride and happiness as opposed to before when I lived in a smaller house-dressing up in the same room, sleeping the same room and cooking in the same room. This is the biggest difference that I can mention.
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 spent the transfer to pay school fees of 6000 kshs to my child in secondary school, l also bought 1 sack of maize at 3000 kshs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to clear school fees for my children and extend my house .
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it is small.I will spend the other portion of my transfer to pay school fees for my nephew who is going to join university very soon.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I saved some money through my business and managed to plaster my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is the burden of taking care of my children since I don't have a proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when resting after finishing my job of weaving sisal.
