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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my second transfer I had leased 2 rice farms so when I received the last transfer I bought fertilizer paid the workers to help in the farm, and other things that are required in the farm so most of this transfer I used in the farm the remaining we used for food in the house.
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 to bought food for my family and plant rice with the remaining transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that after selling my produce I'll start a cereal business to earn a living.
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 debt repayment to a Women group (6,000 KES) and also started a Bhajia selling business (4,000 KES) by the main road.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very excited since I could immediately repay a debt that had weighed me down for some time, and also start my dream income generation project.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to buy second hand clothes and sell them
I plan to use my transfer on paying school fees for my child who is in primary school
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is being able to cater for my family alone despite my husband leaving me
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is being a single mother with no steady income to provide for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my family is at home and we are eating
