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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash transfer to pay school fees for my children in addition to doing repairs to my old house. I also bought two goats and one sheep that are still in existence to date.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I built a kitchen of 7 iron sheets and plastered my main house with sand and cement. I am very enthusiastic since I have got a place to cook.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now having a kitchen and I cook more conveniently as opposed to before. I prepare meals in a good sanitation as opposed to before when I used to cook in the open full of dust and scorching sun.
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 a wooden door that I needed badly (5,000 KES) , some dry corn and food items over a period of time(5,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was in a Women Group meeting, the joy I felt can not be described by words but what I know ids that God truly watches over people who live in poverty and provides for them.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is, working for people to get food for my family. This has given me a lot of mental torture.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day because I meet and share a lot with people.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will be able to construct latrine for proper hygiene. I will also use some money to refurbish my house and buy furniture.
