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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer to buy cement and sand which I have used to cement my house which I built with the third transfer, I paid laborers who cemented my house. The remaining amount,I spent on a bull which will assist me during ploughing season and also I can always sell it when need for school fees arises.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 plastering my existing house(40,000 KES) and also on a bull (10,000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to improve the appearance of my house , though the work is not yet quite completed.
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 on farming as away of investment being that, when I get enough produce I will not lack what to eat in future. I also spent the transfer to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school. The remaining balance l spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy and grateful.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is lack of enough food that will satisfy my family and I. This is due to the fact that I am not able to raise sufficient amount of money from my farm produce sale to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon.This is the only time I have to share my day's experiences with my family and friends and this relieves me from stress.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy because having money will enable me go for my day to day needs.
