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I bought 22 iron sheets, poles and nails at 30,000 KES and labour at 3,000 KES to construct a house. I paid 6,000 KES as part of secondary school fees for one of my children and another 4,000 KES as college fees for another one. I spent 1,000 KES on farming expenses and 4,000 KES on kitchen utensils and food stuff.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My previous house was quite small and my children used to sleep at neighbours' houses which brought shame on me. However, now they are comfortably staying with me in a bigger and better house that is enough for us and our belongings.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased iron sheets at 6,000 KES and paid 4,000 KES school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build my sons a house and pay school fees for the children too.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Planning to pay school fees for my children
Planning to build a house for my children such that they don't have to go sleeping at relatives homesteads because they lack a place to sleep being 10 of them
Planning to repair my house for me to be in a good
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement so far is my home and my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have been through has been getting a source of income ever since post election drove us away from town it's been hard getting meals and even the casual jobs . In karachuonyo farming is done only in one season and it doesn't do well
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day are my mid days when am able to provide for my children lunch meals
