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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying of debt sasco i didn't know how to repay it . I hired a piece of land and cultivated maize which assited me to feed my family
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying a 40,000 KES deposit for land which I intend to settle on, bought two sheep at 4,500 KES, used to 3,000 KES to boost my maize roasting business then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer worry on where I'll set my own compound because am about to have my own land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying a loan I took at our table banking group and the remaining cash I spent on starting a cereal business so as to get income to feed and provide for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I was very happy. It was like a miracle to me as I didn't expect to receive such amount for free. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to make my own independent home as a traditional requirement. This will allow me make a spacious house for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that since I started my small businesses I have realised a financial ease and can provide some of the needs of my family. Life used to be very hard for us before my venture into business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have no big hardship but I can say I have family issues with my husband. We are not in good terms. He doesn't support us and we feel abandoned.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy most parts of the day and only gets saddened whenever I think of how my husband has abandoned us. This thoughts come when am through with my errands and seek time for rest.
