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Mary
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on enlarging my house, repairing and fixing new windows since it did not look decent before and sent my son 4,000 KES since he is jobless and in the process of searching.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow @14600 Kes and a cupboard @8900 Kes. I then spent 8000 Kes on my father's medical bill and and bought a wooden door @4800 Kes. I also bought a water container, utensils and food with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life I that I now own a cow which will produce milk in the near future and by reproducing, it will help me in paying school fees.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the first transfer to buy steel door for security purposes. 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 money l was very happy because l was almost going without food that day.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of food
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when my family has eaten
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy because I know I will be able change my lifestyle. I will boost my business and pay fees for my children.