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This is how I spent my first lumpsum transfer: 12000 KES on 20 iron sheets, 15000 KES on building timbers, 10000 KES on 2 steel doors, 3500 KES on 10 Kgs of nails, 4800 KES on 2 sacks of maize and the remaining 4700 KES on the rest of daily food items like vegetables.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since I started receiving transfers from GD, we have been feeding more appropriately and our health has improved a lot which I can mention as the biggest difference in our daily lives. We have been feeding on a balanced diet on a daily basis and taking food in the right and required quantity all the time.
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 10 pieces of iron sheets 6000 KES, 1 sack of maize 2000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on finishing my building plan and buy one cow.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house that can comfortably accommodate my large family and that I can be proud of when I receive visitors . I also plan to invest in second hand clothes business and graduate from being a house help to being an entrepreneur. I plan to buy two bulls so as to reduce the cost of ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I built my house alone using my income from working as a house help.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack sufficient funds to feed, clothe and educate my children because I am in a polygamous family and my spouse isn't very keen on providing finances to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I come back from work and I am gathered with my children at the dinner table. I feel very happy to know that my children have food due to my effort.
