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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer to build a kitchen, this has been a need to my family hence I had to prioritize it. The remaining amount I did spend on household expenses and food for my chiuldren.
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 constructing an extra house which was intended to serve as both a kitchen and a bedroom for my children. Initially they sought refuge at the neighborhood which exposed them to a lot of risks more so the dangers of wild animals attack as they move in darkness to the neighborhood. Personally I also suffered on rainy seasons, cooking outside under a tree.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are currently safe as they no longer walk in the darkness in search of hostages at night. My cooking too has been made easier with a kitchen unlike previously when it was done under a tree.
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 my first transfer to start selling fish to earn a living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy being my first time to received such kind of money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough money to realize some of my dreams that include operating a poultry project and construction of a VIP Latrine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my children are able to go to school with out being sent home for school fees.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means freedom from poverty as I hope to construct a decent house that is spacious enough to accommodate my household.
