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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I spent on building materials as follows; 25000 KES on 30 iron sheets, 23500 KES on building timbers and the remaining 1500 KES on nails.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since I received transfers from GD, I have worn a clear mind and I have been a little bit focus since I have finances to manage. I am now living with plans to execute in my life as opposed to before, for instance I am planning to move to my new home by next year and I count it as the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment to buy iron sheets and nails (9900).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which we will use to build a better house for our family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker and after saving my earnings for a while I was able to build my current house, in addition I was able to meet a beautiful woman who I married.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, I have four children who all need to go to school and if I am unable to raise the required fees they may have to stay at home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing any tasks that I had to carry out during the day, I usually relax with my family and this makes me very happy.
