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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a Television Set for 20,000 KES so that my teenage children do not frequent the Market Centre to watch television programs and football matches, which happens even when they should be busy at home with other activities. My fear has been that they would get exposed to bad behaviour and violence in the process,but now I am happy that I have been able to contain them at home.I also bought a wall unit for 10,000 KES and additional utensils for 3,000 KES . I spent 10,000 KES on adding stock my small scale business where I make and sell buns with tea by the road-side, and it is doing well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 paying school fee for my son in secondary school. We've been struggling to pay his school fees which had not been very successful. Other than that, I paid a total of 10000 KES for my daughter who had dropped out of a hair dressing college for more than a year, due to shortage of school. Lastly, I purchased a sofa set to furnish my house which lacked seats from the time it was constructed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace of mind I have acquired with my kids engaged in school without any interference of school fee breaks.
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 restocking my small hotel business at 6,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash on buying food for the house and school uniform for my children. Am now getting better income that enables me to buy some of the basic needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited and I creamed when I received transfer because it came at a point when I was totally broke.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children. If I am unable to raise the required amount they may have to defer their studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing all my chores. I usually relax and enjoy some time with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I can finally tackle some pressing issues like renovating my hotel and paying school fees for my children.
