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I built a semi-permanent house of 35 iron sheets with 47000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer then I paid secondary school fees for my 2 children with the remaining 3000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I initially used to live in a small house that could not accommodate my visitors; I used to walk around the whole village asking for their sleeping place-which could make villagers treat me like a vagabond, however, this is no longer the case since I built a bigger house in courtesy of GD, the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on buying 1 steel door for 7,000 KES and paying school fee for 3,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on extending our current house and cementing the floor, and if there will be a balance we will pay secondary school
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children, build a new house and buy some goats to breed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was being able to build my house. This is because I built it with the savings I had accumulated in my local women's group.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning, when I wake up and l confirm that everyone in my home is alive.
