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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my transfer on a cow which to me was the best way of investing a portion of the transfer. I calculated that in about a year's time, I would be able to get additional calves to fill the herd. Additionally, I would be able to get milk for my own consumption and even for sale. I am glad that from the sold milk, I will get some daily income to meet my family's needs. Besides that, I paid school fee for my children in an academy. in as much it is a bit costly, I believe they will get the best foundation. Finally, I purchased a sofa set to furnish my house which was previously very empty.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials including bricks, sand and cement that I'm using to build a permanent house as my current house is so old and dilapidated.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the happiness that I experience due to my on going project of house construction. Thanks a lot to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I found it out that it was too expensive to buy paraffin on a daily basis and therefore I spent 2500 KES on a solar panel. I spent the remaining transfer on a sofa set which I lacked by then.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My plan is to build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets since I am now proud of my current house due to its nature. I will use the whole of my upcoming second transfer on the project.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to buy building materials like iron sheets, bricks and pay labour to build a semi-permanent house that can last for long because I am tired of repairing my house every time. I also plan to pay school fees for my two children in form one and class eight.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have always worked hard and ensured that I take care of my family needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my two children in form one and class eight.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in my farm because that is where I get food.
