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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my third transfer on additional building materials which I used to construct a very spacious house to replace the tiny and temporary house that I had before. I count myself very lucky for having received the transfers because I currently own the one of the best houses in the entire village. I no longer feel ashamed with visitors who could previously complain of the small size of my house which gave no room for even a turn around. I am more happier today that the same visitors call me severally for a visit at my place which has turned out to be very comfortable.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to iron sheets which am planning to use in building my new house, paid school fees for my son who is i high school and also bought one bag of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a business where I earn my daily income and no longer have to do casual jobs to feed my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I received my first transfer when I was bereaved. I lost my co-wife and I used the whole of the money for organizing and budgeting for the burial.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My current house is too tiny to sufficiently accommodate all my household members and therefore when I will receive this my upcoming second transfer, I will extend my main house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I will pay school fees for my son who is suppose to join college.The rest I will use in starting fish selling business because I do not have any kind of employment.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I do not beg people to help me maintain my family.I always work hard for them and that makes me very proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have any stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am spending time with my family.