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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer on household furniture because I did not have decent seats in my house. I bought steel door and steel windows which I have fixed on my house because they are durable, I bought bedding since I had a metal bed which was worn out. The remaining amount, I spent on food and other household items which I did not have.
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 majorly on iron sheets, timber and construction fees for the new house I have built.I also bought farm fertilizers and a sack of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the peace of mind and happiness I have acheived since I built a house and bought my priority needs. Thanks to GD.
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 buy a new mattress to replace the old one that we had. The rest of the amount was spent on buying food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
We were so happy as a family and thanked God for his blessings on us.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had problems getting a stable source of income to fend for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy in the morning when I am able to provide breakfast for the family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will have immense change in my life because I will be able to build a bigger house for my family, my wife can start a business of fish mongering at our local market and comfortably pay fees for my kids.
