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almost 7 years ago

Joel received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on buying iron sheets and start up the building process."

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almost 7 years ago

Frederick received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and repay a loan with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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almost 7 years ago

Collins received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to buy fishing net and boat."

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almost 7 years ago

Alice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend it on building my own spacious house."

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almost 7 years ago

Maureen received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a better house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."

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almost 7 years ago

Rose received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house then cement the walls and floor."

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almost 7 years ago

Norah received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to open a business, farm tomatoes and vegetables and buy a cow."

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almost 7 years ago

Benson received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house."

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almost 7 years ago

Jacob received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to build a spacious comfortable house."

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almost 7 years ago

Melkadus received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to take my form four leaver for a course, change the roofing of my current house with new iron sheets then use the rest of the cash to boost my animal business more so it can help me see my son through college."

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