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I spent 35000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on 2 oxen and I paid college school fees for my daughter with the remaining 15000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has liberated me from the heavy burden of paying school fees by facilitating the enrollment of my daughter to a college school which has made me happy to see the girl child getting education and this is the biggest difference in our daily lives; It has fostered my relationship with my daughter.
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 used my token to pay computer college fees for my daughter (5000), bought a radio (850) and used 4000 for weeding.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enroll my daughter in an ECD college, and pay school fees for those in secondary.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying two bulls and an oxen plough that will aid in farming.I will also spend the remaining portion towards construction of a pit latrine.Lastly,I will send my daughter to college.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I bought a piece of land some years back when I was still working and right now I'm proud that my son has built his house there.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say, the biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of finances that can enable me send my daughter to college since my income is very little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm reading the word of God from the bible as I relax after finishing my daily duties.
