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Peter
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
34
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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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 had school fees arrears so when I received my third transfer I paid school fees and strt a cereal business for my wife.I also bought food and bedding with the remaining atransfer.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer majorly on paying school fees for my dependant niece, started clothes business and spent the rest on daily food consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a family business which brings us daily income. Both my wife and I are now engaged in income generating activities unlike before receiving the transfers. Thanks to GD.
 
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 my first transfer on buying six bags of cement and two fishing ropes to easen my fishing activities.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
l felt so excited when I received the money because it would boost my fishing business.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship have faced in my life, was when I borrowed money from a micro-finance group inorder to expand my business. The sales by that time was so low hence I had hard time repaying the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It's during the mid-day ,when I get to interact with my friends hence I don't find myself into deep thoughts alone.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because I will be able to expand my business.