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I spent 16000 KES of my first lumpsum payment on an oxen, I paid secondary school fees for my daughter with 14000 KES, I spent 3800 KES on a solar panel, 4000 KES on 2 sacks of maize, 5000 KES on a mattress, 3500 KES on a bed and the remaining 3700 KES on daily household budgets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am no longer spending on kerosene that used to very expensive. Through GD, I managed to acquire a solar panel that has enabled me increase my savings and invest more in profitable businesses that earn me more income.
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?
We spent my Token payment on purchase of a goat and secondary school fee.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our house, buying seats and paying school fee for our child.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to take my child to school and reconstructing my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that i used to make sisal ropes that earned me a living.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been feeding my children since we have no proper job
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest day is when am with my family sharing a meal
