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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on relocating and building a house on our own compound as required by Luo traditions and customs.This is something that had been long overdue due to low finances,and I thank GD for making it at last a possibility in my life, I also bought a bag of corn for family consumption, utensils and a wall unit for 8,000 KES to help store the utensils hygienically.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 purchasing building materials that i planned to use in construction of a new house to replace the tiny one that I had before. The remaining portion I spent on purchasing the basic household items that I lacked in my house. Such included, clothes for my children, food, bedding and many more.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have found on the building materials that are in already in place in readiness for construction of a new house.
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 most of the first transfer to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption. I also spent the transfer to buy water container since l am coming from a very dry area, the remaining balance l spent to buy utensils.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy that l talk to myself thanking God for his miracle.
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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 face right now is lack of enough money to properly feed my family.I am the sole bread-winner and whenever I am unable to get some income my children often sleep hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening especially when I have some food to prepare for my children. I always feel very happy when my children are having a meal.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will finally be able to build a better house for my family and furnish it.
