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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy iron sheets, bought timber, special soil and paid the builders,so most if not all of the transfer was used to build we saw it fit to build and have our own homestead because we had stayed outside living in rental housed for long and we wished to have a place of our own this is the main reason we built.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on two calves, iron sheets and fees for my children. I also paid gave some money to my in-laws when I made a dowry visit and spent some on food. I am plannning to build a house and relocate from the rental house GD enrolled me in..
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having iron sheets for building and cows as my source of wealth. I never knew I would think of building until I received the transfers. Thanks to GD for changing my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my first transfer on buying iron sheets which I will use to build my own house as I am currently living in a rental house that is quite expensive.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while at my market place and I was overjoyed because I knew my plans were finally coming into reality.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Because I am staying in a rental house,I plan to buy building materials and build my own homestead where I will not be paying rent.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have worked hard and bought some livestock which can help me incase of any financial emergency. That makes me do proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have my own house and I lack money to build one.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am going to church to worship my Lord.
