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I paid primary school fees for my 2 children with 7000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer, I dug a well with 17000 KES and I spent the remaining 26000 KES on a solar system.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I don't need to travel over longer distances to fetch water during dry season and waste time any more since GD enabled me dug my own well. I am now able to fetch water for domestic use at the comfort of my compound, the biggest difference in our daily life.
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 spent the transfer on buying mattress ksh 4700, table ksh 2500, paid school fees ksh 2000 and bought food at home.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning dig a borehole at home because we have water access problems.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to drill a borehole that will help me curb water scarcity in this area.I am also planning to spend another portion on school fees and books.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l managed to establish my own home and built a better house that is also spacious so I don't fear hosting guests anymore.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to raise my children single handedly despite the fact that I lack money to feed and educate them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my daily is in the morning when I'm doing my daily tasks as I thank God for the gift of life he has given us.
