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I used my first transfer to build a new house (45000), and paid school fees (5000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a lot of expenses that needed my attention so i could not afford to build but thanks to GD i am now living in a better house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire transfer to furnish my house. The house was large enough but empty, without chairs and other household items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning planning to cement the floor of my house. I'm also planning to do other finishing of the house because I managed to built the house but due to insufficient funds I didn't finish it.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to plaster my house then paint it so that it looks decent. I also planning to spend part of it on school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say moving from a grass thatched house to a brick house is one of the achievements I can talk of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest difficulty is lack of sufficient food that is enough to feed the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the afternoon when I'm able to get some money to buy food for my children.
