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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 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 relocating and building a 2 room house for 36,000 KES, topping up my child's Secondary school fee for 3,000 KES since he is a student in a Day school, and also food for my family for 8,000 KES.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 paying 8,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, bought building materials at 32,000 KES which I'll used to set my own compound after receiving the last transfer then bought seats at 8,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life I no longer have stress on how I'll build my own compound now that am a widow with no one to assist me.
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?
This is how I spent my first transfer-4500 KES on a sack of maize and paid school fees for my son in a primary school with the rest of the money. I had school fees arrears and I was really overwhelmed but I am happy that currently, I am relieved.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I screamed loudly and uncontrollably. This was a great surprise to me and I was very skeptical about it since many people have been promising us money that are never forthcoming.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced is bringing up my children alone,my spouse died 5years ago and so I was left with the responsibility of providing everything for them I have a small business (maize roasting) along Bondo-usenge road)
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is morning knowing that I had an opportunity to see a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me,I will be in a position to provide basic necessity to my children.
