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I paid secondary school fees for my 2 daughters with 35000 KES, I treated myself with 5000 KES and I spent the remaining 10000 KES on daily household items like food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has enabled me keep my children in school, which used to give me a lot of stress- their performance has equally improved and we are all happy,the biggest 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 my token payment on school fee (5000), food and other household needs (4850).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on treatment, school fee and smearing my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the funds to seek proper treatment for my husband and I, buy cows that I can sell later to educate my children, buy fishing boat and expand my dwelling because it's small and I have a large family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest that I gave my eldest daughter good education through hard work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is poor health. My husband and I are ailing and we lack money for treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am never happy. I am very sick, bedridden and I get no sleep at night.
