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I used my first transfer to buy a cupboard (7500), paid school fees (7000), a mattress (4500), iron sheets (10750), 2 bags of maize (8000), clothes (8000) and boosted my business (4000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Everything i did not have, i have acquired with support from GD and my business that had fallen is doing ell since i earn a daily income and can save for emergencies.
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 3,500 KES to buy a solar lamp. I also build iron roofed kitchen with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house because the current one is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a cow which someday will provide me with milk.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy materials to be used to build a better house and buy some livestock to rear.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a fish trader and saved most of my profits, eventually I was able to buy furniture for my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face currently is that I have no sustainable source of income. I have children who are in school, if I am unable to get money to pay their fees they will drop out of school
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday after meeting my extended family and I am sure that they are fine, I can then go about my afternoon chores with joy in my heart.
