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I spent 16000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying chairs, 5000 KES in paying school fee, 3400 KES in buying sheep and used the rest in funeral expense of my late daughter.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I didn't have chairs for so long but thanks to GD i now have chairs and I do not have to borrow chairs from my neighbor whenever I have visitors.
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 paid college school fees for my daughter using 5000 KES with my token payment then I spent 2500 KES of the transfer on a mattress and the remaining 2500 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fees balances for my children then spend the remaining part of my upcoming lumpsum payment on food.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the money to educate my children, start livestock rearing to be able to meet my needs in future, and buy some good chairs that I'll be proud of when I host visitors.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my children are educated as my husband died a long time ago and I have been struggling to ensure they go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of money for school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am with my children, talking and laughing.
