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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the last transfer to pay debt that l had with merry go round group, this debt was really pressuring me. I also spent the transfer to buy mattress since l was sleep on a very small uncomfortable mattress. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my child who was joining secondary school.
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 the whole of my second transfer on paying off a loan I had.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am free now and not followed by debtors.
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 entire first transfer on repaying a loan which was overdue that had been stressing me up.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy knowing that I would be able to repay a loan which was overdue.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of land.This has made me stay in a rental house with no enough space for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time is in the evening because I get to rest after a days hardworking.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It's going to change my life for the better because I intend to buy land so that I can build my own home which has been impossible due to lack of finances.
