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I used my first transfer to buy 4 windows and 3 steel doors plus glasses (49000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has enabled me to expand my house and fix good windows and doors now i live in a secure house, spacious house.
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 my Token payment on purchase of house construction materials for 10,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend the upcoming lump sum payment on additional materials and house construction, as well as pay school fee with the balance
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house out of our parent' s home because we are of age and are required to have our own home. I also plan to buy a dairy cow for milk and pay my son's secondary school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to educate my orphaned siblings after our parents died.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of a proper source of income. It's frustrating for me to beg for money from my spouse every now and again.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children come back from school because they tell me interesting stories of how their day went and we laugh.
