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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I spent on building materials as follows: 20000 KES on 30 iron sheets, 10000 KES on a steel door, 13000 KES on 3 windows. I bought a table with 3500 KES and I spent the remaining 3500 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We are currently living with joy and happiness since GD has made us make a step in life as a family-we acquired building materials that we could not afford and now are sure that change and good life is inevitable.
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 spent the transfer on buying 6 iron sheets @ ksh 3780 , the remaining i spent on settling debts and buying food .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to add more iron sheets and move out of the current house that i am in .
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a new home. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy our own welding machine. My husband is a welder but he uses someone's machine. We hope that if he uses our own machine, it will help us get more income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is scarcity of water. We have to walk long distances to fetch water for domestic use.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the evening when I manage to sell all the sisal ropes that I make. I feel very because am assured of getting food for the day.
