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I spent my second transfer on paying 20,000 KES for my spouse to learn welding, bought seats and a cupboard at 15,000 KES, a sack of maize at 5,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash on other home errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer direct my visitors to my mother-in-law's house because I had no seats. Am also grateful that GD money enabled us to go through the hunger season without feeling any hunger pinch. Am also hopeful that my husband will be able to get good income once he is done with training as a welder, unlike before when he used to sink pit latrines and boreholes in the village.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on starting a grocery business so as to get income to feed and provide for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very amazed the moment I received my transfer. I couldn't believe it. Thanks to gd though.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer on building house for family because currently am living in my co-wife house.Secondly,l would like to spend the transfer on starting a business of selling groceries in our market to boost my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to own a sheep is my proudest achievement. I bought it out of my savings from casual work. I intend to buy more to increase my flock and sell them later to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Taking care of my three niece who are orphans is my proudest achievement. My mother is old and can not take care of them.I was able to to pay for their admission fees in a near by primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening. I prepare dinner for my children.
