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I used my first transfer to build a kitchen (20000), bought a cupboard (15000), paint (5000), a mattress (4000), utensils, clothes and food (6500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to cook outside and at times i could be rained on but now i have a kitchen that can also be used for other purposes, i also have household utensils that i never had and food is no longer a big problem like before. I am so happy and thankful to GD.
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?
I bought a sack of dry maize @ 2,000KES, and paid 8,000KES for electrical wiring in my house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to extend my house, to create more space. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor and verandah of my house, and finish the kitchen and bedroom.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to start a small business for income. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a kitchen because I don't have a kitchen and I cook in the living room. I also plan to spend the transfer on school fees for my children in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that is I have managed to build my own house. In the past, I used to stay in a grass thatched house but after saving for several months I managed to buy iron sheets which I used to build my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is lack of a reliable source of income to support my family. This has made my family to become susceptible to hunger.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having supper with my children.
