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I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with 35000 KES of my first lumpsum payment, I paid school fees for my 2 children with 10000 KES and I spent the remaining 5000 KES on daily household needs for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a house which was terribly leaking and this could expose me to frequent cold however GD enabled me build a better house, warm and leak-free and I am no longer suffering and this is a change to my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 6,000 KSH school fees for my son in secondary school, I also bought 1bag of maize at 2,800 KSH.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build the house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer on school fees for my child who is in high school. I also plan to spend the money to start a small business as this will add up to my sources of income. I also plan to use the remaining balance to buy household items like utensils.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to construct iron roofed house for my family. I managed to do this from my savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is when my husband broke his legs last year. It has forced me to work extra hard to provide for my family because he is bedridden and can't work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get dinner for my family. This makes me feel very happy.
