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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to buy a new set of chairs and a new solar system. In addition to that I also bought two trucks of sand that i used to cement my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 building a decent spacious three roomed house and fixed two steel since my previous house had been blown away by heavy winds
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a decent spacious three roomed house that I have dreamed of since my previous house was blown away by a strong wind as it was built by sub-standard materials.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying workers to cutivate my parcel of land and used most of it on purchasing iron sheets hoping to construct a nice spacious house .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt very because I knew that I would soon have a nice house because the current one has a leaking roof due to the destruction from wind.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfers on building a better housing since the one I live in now leaks, and the old roofing can also be blown down by strong winds.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am always able to work in my farm and harvest some cereals to provide food for my family. The produce however little always relieves me from the pressure of providing daily meal for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is to source for a living for my stepchild and self. I have nobody who can chip in with any help and so I have to strain all means for our upkeep.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I get sick whenever I am sad. For this, I always avoid situations that can sadden me and so am always happy the whole day.
