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Joan
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
48
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on constructing a new spacious house to replace the tiny one that I ha before. I was living this kind of life where children were forced to seek for accommodation elsewhere simply because the house we owned could not fit all of us. I am glad that my children no longer suffer for a place of sleep. They currently own a bedroom where they comfortably conduct their studies without any interference.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 paying 5,000 KES hospital for my child, bought an ox at 14,000 KES, sofa set at 13,000 KES, two sacks of maize at 11,000 KES, paid 3,000 KES school fee for my child in high school then used the rest on other house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'll no longer pay for someone to till my farms now that I have an ox which I'll be using together with my mother-in-law's ox. I also have my own decent seats hence I no longer go through the shame of borrowing seats from my neighbours as before.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying fees for my child who is in high school and cleared a debt that I had. I also bought school shoes for my child and used most of the amount on purchasing food for the family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was overwhelmed with joy and rushed to my inlaw's place to confirm if she had also received the transfer and the responce was positive. we agreed to keep calm over the issue so as to think on how to use the transfer.
 
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access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is how to find school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when am doing my house chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring change in my life because I'll be able to pay for my children's school fees and expand my business and i know my living standard will improve.