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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought two cows and two goats that my husband and I used to pay as my pride price. The rest of the cash was used to buy food for the family since that was what we lacked the most.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house since my previous one was small, bought a bag of maize to sustain my family and cushions for my seats.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a descent house is the biggest difference in my life.
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 most of the first transfer to buy mattress since l have been sleeping in a very small mattress which was not comfortable. The remaining balance I spent to buy 2 sack of maize for my family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because, l have been strangling to make ends meet but was not easy.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is in getting food. We really have to do very tiresome jobs to earn a living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the evening since I shall have accomplished most of my tasks.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a means to improving our lives by acquiring the necessities that we were not able to get.
