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I Used my transfer to drill a borehole (30000), to buy food (3000) and cement and 2 doors (16500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
As the sole breadwinner my life has become easier because i have achieved goals that i would never had achieved without support from GD. I now have constant water supply, my house is cemented and soon i will fit steel doors. I am so relieved and thankful to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 7,000KES school fees for my child, and spent the rest of the money on buying dry maize for consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to dig a well so that we may access water for household use. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor of my house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees. This is because I have two sons who are supposed to join form one this month and I'm required to pay the whole term's fee. I'm also planning to build a pit latrine because I don't have one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,I would say being able to drill a borehole was my proudest achievement since I wanted to deal with water scarcity because it was a big problem in this area.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I don't have a reliable source of income that can enable me send my children to good schools.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening because this is the time I relax in my compound as I watch how my grandson plays soccer with his friends.
