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used my transfer to buy a second hand motorbike (38000), spare parts (8900) and a sack of maize (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has changed my life because i used to sleep on the floor but now i have a bed and good mattress, i bought sheep of my own which i know will multiply and now we earn a daily income from the motorbike which helps us plan our life. I am so happy and thankful.
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 bought a sheep 1550, a bed 2000 KES, a sack of maize 2000 KES, battery 2000 KES and spent 2000 KES on shopping for my inlaws.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a business motorbike with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house as my current house is dilapidated and too small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having given birth to a beautiful baby girl.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a good house and household items, and my finances are limited, such that I cannot afford any of the above mentioned.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I wake up in the morning, this is because I am happy that I have seen another day.
