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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to buy cement that I used to plaster my sons house since he was living in a house that was in a poor condition. In addition to that, I bought a mattress that he now sleeps on. The rest of the money I used on buying food
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 31000 KES of my second transfer on cementing two sons houses and painting my house. I bought bedding bedding at 5000 KES and a gas cylinder of 5000 KES. I then saved the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and I feel satisfied I have achieved most of my needs. I now have easy time while cooking without being affected by smoke because I now have a gs cylinder. My compound too is neat since I managed to paint my house and my children's houses too.
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 5000 KES on my child's medication. I then used the balance to buy 2 bags of cement for making a skirting for my house; as well as buying foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received my money because I had no money of my own at the moment yet my child was sick and I needed money for his medication.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have a growth in my head which was discovered by scans from the hospital and the operation to remove it requires a lot of money which I am not able to raise on my own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and l am able to see and talk to my neighbours and friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am delighted to be part of the program because since I fell sick, I have always depended on donations from relatives and friends but now I will be able to start a business to sustain my family.
