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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 spent my transfer on buying solar system since it was expensive buying kerosene everyday. I also bought other household items like water tank, battery and utensils.
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 buying polls, nails, timber, Iron sheet and a steel door that I used in building a new house because my previous house was very old and was also in a very bad shape
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is my new house, now I have a home of my own
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 the whole of my first transfer to buy poles that will be used in the construction of my new house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was really happy and jumped up with joy because I had really hoped to get a new house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on building a bigger house for my big family. Then l will spend t the remaining amount in paying for my college fees.I want to pursue a certificate course in Early Childhood Education.l enjoy teaching the young childern.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to own a cow that is now providing milk for my family is my biggest achievement.I was working as a casual staff in a nearby primary school sometimes back. I used my savings to buy the cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is paying school fees for my children in secondary school.One is in form three and the other in form two.Our income is not enough to support paying for their school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening.l make sisal ropes for my small business as l chat with my children.
