Instead of taking the full amount at once, Brenda Aubin-Vega chose a weekly payout of KSh 128,000 for the rest of her life.
Brenda won the top prize in the Gagnant à Vie (Winner for Life) scratch game, a popular lottery that allows winners to pick between a massive lump sum or guaranteed payments every week.
Brenda won the top prize in the Gagnant à Vie (Winner for Life) scratch game, a popular lottery that allows winners to pick between a massive lump sum or guaranteed payments every week.
Her choice has sparked heated discussions, especially among young people who say they would have taken the millions immediately.
According to the lottery organisers, Brenda bought two scratch tickets during her work break. She had played several times before but never expected anything big.
According to the lottery organisers, Brenda bought two scratch tickets during her work break. She had played several times before but never expected anything big.
When she scratched the first ticket and saw three matching symbols, she realised she had won the life-changing prize.
The shock was too much, and she asked her boss for the rest of the day off so she could process the news.
The shock was too much, and she asked her boss for the rest of the day off so she could process the news.
Brenda later said she checked the ticket repeatedly because she could not believe what she was seeing.
While most people imagined themselves walking away with the full KSh 128 million, Brenda took a different direction.
While most people imagined themselves walking away with the full KSh 128 million, Brenda took a different direction.
She chose the weekly payout, saying it offers stability, discipline, and a long-term safety net.
She explained that her dream is to buy a home and build her future slowly. For her, receiving steady money each week will help her stay focused and avoid the pressure of handling millions at such a young age.
A Nairobi-based financial expert told our team that Brenda’s decision may actually be wise. He noted that steady income protects younger people from overspending and reduces the risk of losing money through poor decisions.
He added that while the weekly payout takes years to equal KSh 128 million, it still offers guaranteed financial security.
She explained that her dream is to buy a home and build her future slowly. For her, receiving steady money each week will help her stay focused and avoid the pressure of handling millions at such a young age.
A Nairobi-based financial expert told our team that Brenda’s decision may actually be wise. He noted that steady income protects younger people from overspending and reduces the risk of losing money through poor decisions.
He added that while the weekly payout takes years to equal KSh 128 million, it still offers guaranteed financial security.
For someone aged only 20, this can be more valuable than handling millions without proper experience.
However, he also pointed out that someone with strong business skills might have taken the lump sum, invested a portion, and grown it faster.
However, he also pointed out that someone with strong business skills might have taken the lump sum, invested a portion, and grown it faster.
But based on Brenda’s age and long-term plans, he believes her choice is practical.
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