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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to build a spacious comfortable house since l was staying in a very small house where l could squeeze myself in it with my family . The remaining balance l spent to pay university fee arrears for my son.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, nails and timber which I will use to build my new house and the remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my child who is in primary school and also bought a blanket to use during cold season.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is no-longer struggle so much to put food on the table since I got the transfer and this has made me very happy. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 farming my lands and planting with maize and beans seeds. I then paid school fee for my daughter and spent the rest on buying a new mattress.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy when I received my transfer, I jumped up and down in joy. It was a nice surprise.
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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 faced in life is the death of my husband which left me a widow
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting with my children
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money gives me so much joy as now I will be able to take my child who completed secondary education to the university
