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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 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 a motorbike that my husband uses for ferry passengers everyday. We sat down with our husband and decided to purchase the motorbike because this is what we thought to be the most appropriate way to spend the cash.
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?
I spent my second transfer on buying a motorcycle at 100,000 KES after adding some of my money to it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my spouse now uses the motorcycle to ferry passengers hence getting a good income to cater for the family needs, unlike before when I could spend many days with my child at home due to lack of school fees.
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 buying a half a bag of maize, food, a sofa seat (one set) and I also spent the remaining part of the transfer on paying my house rent
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of being able to afford to pay my house rent that month
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my house is fending for my family.We don't have enough money to buy enough food for the family. Another hardship is paying rent.We have not paid rent for two months.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy unless somebody disturbs my peace.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will start a small businesses. I will sell fingerlings.
