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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I use my third transfer to built a house since my previous has a weak wall that was almost falling down, I also bought food and bedding with the remaining transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a portion of my second transfer on buying two cows. I cemented my house and used part of it on opening a business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income from the business I started thus improved living standard. I no longer I have to do laundry for people in order to earn a living which was so hectic and at the end of it the income was little.
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 buying chair cussions 3300 KES, bought 1 bag of maize 4500 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I was told about this money I was really happy and started budgeting even though its my spouse who had the phone.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face is that my kids are sent out of school because of school fees and they stay at home for a long time as am not able to pay in good time due to my merger and unsustainable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when everyone of my family and i have waken up well and am able to do my duties.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy as I will be able to earn good income in a short duration without toiling as in casual labourer which I do.
