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I spent 30000 KES of my first lumpsum payment on 40 iron sheets, 7000 KES on timber, 6500 KES on a steel door. I paid for my son 3000 KES primary school fees for my son and I spent the remaining 3500 KES on daily household needs like food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a big difference in my daily life since GD had enabled me live with a lot of hopes and desire to achieve quality that I never had before since I was absolutely poor. I am now having a construction plan that I am following strictly with a desire to achieve.
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 6,000KES for 5 pieces of ironsheet, and paid 1,500KES on medical expenses for my husband and the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy more ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house because my house is in poor condition.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying fifty iron sheets that I will use to put up a new roof for my house as the one I have is leaking. The remaining amount we will use on repairing our house so that it have a cement floor.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to buy one dairy cow using cash that I got from my farm.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that paying college fee for my two children is really a big problem as they are both enrolled but my income cannot sustain the rates that the college demands.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I prepare dinner for my kids in the evening. This makes me happy as I know they will go to bed when their stomachs are full.
