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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 spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying two set seats of sofa seats 18,000 KES an a table 3,500 KES .I bought a bed 4500 KES and two pieces of mattresses 4500 KES .I bought two bag of maize for my family's consumption and clothes my family members ,now they no longer have to put on torn clothes and as a result their self-esteem as improved positively.I also bought household expenditure and sank a pit latrine as well.
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 my second transfer on buying building materials and building a spacious three roomed house and moving form my one roomed shack which was very squeezed and falling apart. I then bought a sack of corn for my family's feeding and some new clothe for myself and my children. I then sent the remaingin amount to my sister to enable her pay school fee for my nephew who is in secondary school but had been sent home for fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my self esteem is boosted and I now feel comfortable inviting people to my house because I now live in a better looking well built house.
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 purchasing 12 pieces of iron sheets that I intend to add to some other more and construct a house that is more spacious than the one I have currently.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer considering the fact that I needed money to replace my house, which was too old, ugly and seriously leaking during rainy seasons.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have experienced recently is one of my children becoming so sick and unable to get treatment because of lack of finance to pay for hospital bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest during middays because most times I am able to get unexpected help/support from people.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means a bigger house which I intend to build once I am sent the money. A good house will bring comfort and happiness to my household members.
