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I bought sand at 15,000 KES, ballast at 12,000 KES and soil for 5,000 KES as part of materials to repair and plaster my house. I paid school fees (secondary school) for 10,000 KES, paid up a debt of 5,000 KES and the rest was spent on daily household expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to go for calls of nature in the nearby bush, but since I got the transfers from GD I managed to construct a pit latrine and now am not worried about diseases due to poor sanitation. I am also relieved because I have been able to pay school fees for my child and therefore he is able to consistently go to school.
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?
We spent my Token payment on partial latrine construction for 7,000 KES, and a gift for my wife for 3,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on completion of the pit latrine ( partially done for now) and plastering of our entire house
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to build and own a pit latrine since we have none. My wife is also planning to advance her career,hence I'll set aside some amount to cater for her school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is being able to build and own a house because I used to rent a house before and now I own one.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I've faced in life is lack of proper source of income and the huge responsibility of taking care of my family since I'm the only breadwinner.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when having supper together with my family because that is the time we get to bond with each other.
