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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought nails and iron sheets and other building materials to build a new house,, my house before was small and worn out and since we were sleeping with all my children in the same room it was becoming uncomfortable that is why I chose to build a bigger house with the last transfer.
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 most of the second transfer to construct water borehole, the remaining balance l spent to buy building materials as l am planing to build a spacious house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now selling water to the community and get my daily income and l can never miss what to eat in a day.
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 seeking for medical attention fro the nearby district hospital;l since I wasn't feeling well by then. Other than that, I purchased enough foodstuff a advised by the medic who served at the hospital. I must attest that the transfer helped me a lot, I doubt a lot if I would have really afforded the medication cost.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so relieved and healed when I received my transfer which came at a time when I felt so sick but lacked money for medication.
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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 have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income that can enable me support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am weeding in my farm. I always enjoy farming because it is a source of livelihood to me.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy. I have been waiting to get any support or aid from the government but unfortunately I have never been received any support.
