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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying barbed wire and fencing poles that I am planning to use to fence my home. Some of it I spent on buying glass utensils I have always admired. Previously I have been using plastic utensils which were not presentable. The remaining I spent on buying corn for my family consumes.
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?
With my second transfer, I bought seats @30000 Kes, bought wiremesh @4000 Kes and a carpet @2000 Kes. I also bought clothes worth 1000 Kes and spent the rest on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have moved a step higher because I have seats which I never thought I would own some day. Owning better seats has been a big step because even my back pain has gone away, this has generally improved my health. Thanks to GD.
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 first transfer on purchasing decent clothes for the family members, bought enough food for consumption and used most of the money on repaying a loan that I had in our savings group.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was very happy because I knew that I would be able to repay a loan that I had in a savings group which was almost overdue.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer on building a outside kitchen for my family. My children will also use it as bedroom.l will spend the remaining part of the transfer on buying chain link wire,poles and cement for fencing my home. This will help me improve on security and prevent my properties from being stolen.Lastly, l will buy a cow for milk production for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owing my current two semi permanent roomed house.Initially,l was staying in a one roomed house.l used and savings and money from well wishers to the current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in life. My husband died a month ago.I am the sole provider for my family. Casual jobs l depend on for income are low paying and not enough to pay bills and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the morning.l do my house chores before going to the rice fields for casual jobs.
