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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I spent on building materials as follows: 35 building poles at 14250 KES, 6 bags of cement at 4500 KES, 18500 KES on 25 iron sheets, 300 KES on a wall pass, 1750 KES on nails, 5000 KES on a lorry of sand, I transported the building materials at a total cost of 2500 KES and the remaining 2925 KES on a lorry of ballast.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now living with more confidence since GD has made me closer to actualizing my dreams; I have bought all necessary materials required to construct a permanent house, which has made a big difference in my 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 chair cushions ksh 2000, 1 1/2 sack of maize ksh 3450 , fertilizer 20 kg ksh 2000 and used the balance on meals ksh 2550.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a spacious house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy beddings with the first transfer and some household items, then the other money I will buy building materials so I can expand my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built my own house through small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I can't say that I have a happy part of the day since eating is a problem for my family and we lack a lot of things.
