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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to buy building materials such as timber and nails that I used to build my new house. I had a very poor house that was totally in bad shape before and that is why I opted to build a new house for my family.
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 on buying building materials such as iron sheets , nails and timber since I am planning to build a spacious three roomed house since the house I am staying in at the moment is a small squeezed house. I paid school for my five children who are i n primary school. I also bought five school uniform and two sweaters.I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am hopeful and happy at the same time since I have bought the necessary building materials which I couldn't before due to my low purchasing power hence I am certain of accomplishing my long -term project of building a decent spacious house that is able to fit my family members comfortably.
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 the first transfer on buying 2 bags of maize and paying school fees to my son in secondary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I didn't have any coin to buy food that evening.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband being diagnosed with cancer was the biggest hardship that we've faced as a family. Looking for money for treatment of his condition without any form of employment was difficult. In addition, I still had to take care of the children. It has been a difficult time.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning, when my children and I wake up. It's a blessing to see a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money would mean that I have a new, larger house. I've always wanted a larger house because this one is small and we are many people living here.