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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer I received to plaster my house that I had built using the second transfer. I also bought other household items like furniture and cleared my son's school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying furniture and a few households which I lacked. I built a kitchen because I didn't have one and I used to cook in open air which was inconveniencing especially with rains and wind. I also bought two goats for rearing and used some of the money to buy maize for consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house now looks attractive because I bought new seats thus I do not borrow anymore from neighbors whenever I have visitors. I also have easy time while cooking because I built a kitchen so I'm not rained on anymore.
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 buying 14 pieces of iron sheets which I will use to build a kitchen for my household because I have no kitchen and I cook outside and spent what I had left on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in my farm weeding when I received my money and I felt so overjoyed because I was looking forward to it.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I currently face I'll lack of good capital to start a good business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am back and I have some food for my family in the evening.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me start a business that will help me care for my family.
