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I spent 21500 KES of the first lumum in paying school fee and buying schol attire, 10000 KES in clearing debt, 7000 KES in buying mattrres, 3500 KES in repairing my kitchen, 5700 KES in buying clothing and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really improved because I have managed to get so many things that I didn't know I would own. I also managed to clear school fee arrears I owed school and took my child back to school because at that time he was at home for fee break.went back to school
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?
I used 4,000 KES to pay my son in high school fee. Bought a blanket for myself worth 3,000 KES. Bought my daughter in primary school shoes and uniforms. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning buy an oxen plough that will aid in farming since we have been using a hand hoe for quite sometime and it is slower.We are also planning to spend some on school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,we would say the achievement we are proudest of is being able to provide our family with the basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we are currently facing is not being able to provide sufficient food for our family due to lack of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening because this is the time I get to relax after working tirelessly throughout the day.
