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I used my transfer to build a boat (30000), bought chairs (9000) and iron sheets (10000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I desired to have a boat and now i own one that helps me in catching fish for sale which helps me meet household needs. I had no chairs but i managed to buy. I have also bought iron sheets to expand my house. GD has boosted me i am thankful.
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?
I bought 2 fish nets because am a fisherman and I can now get an income. I have been unable to raise money to buy the fish nets.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house. I also plan to buy seats to furnish my house, and two cows for paying my wife's dowry.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy my own boat that I can use for fishing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of adequate income. I work for someone being that I don't have my own boat and sometimes I am being mistreated and threatened to be sacked.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when am fishing.
