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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying an ox to assist me on cultivating my farm and now its a relieve since I no longer pratice labour exchange nor cultivate by the use of hands which was time consuming. The remaining transfer I bought clothes for my family members and food as well .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy sand, cement which I have used to renovate my house. I bought a cow for rearing which will provide my family with milk and the remaining amount, i spent to pay school fees for my grandchild who is in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now live in a plastered house as compared to the one I was living in which was made of mud and needed constant renovation. I also have a cow which I never thought I could have in my life. Thank you 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 buying sofa sets at 6000 KES, 2000 KES of the transfer was used to pay school fees for my grandson while the remaining 1850 KES was used to buy food and upkeep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received transfer, I was extremely happy and greatful to GD for sending me money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy foodstuff. I also plan to spend the transfer for land cultivation.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to construct a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that of famine. I am aged and so cannot work a lot in the farm. This results to low harvest that cannot sustain my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having dinner with my family.
