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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I built a house with the last transfer my house before was smaller and it was uncomfortable sleeping with the children in the small space, I also bought some livestock to rear and later sell when emergencies arise, and the rest of the money I finished school fees arrears for my child who is in high school.
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 my second transfer to build house for my son and bought food for my family. I also pay college fees for my 3 children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer share bedroom with my grown up children, since I had build them a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l was really waiting for it.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of the first transfer to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school and now she is learning like other student.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer to buy some of the household items that I lack and use the rest to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have been sickling for some time and I thank God I still managed to build a new house and made myself a home despite being a widow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I became so weak to involve myself in heavy duties jobs, this came as a result of illness that is usually on and off. Managing a family with my current health status has then been unbearable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I've worked hard and earned some cash to facilitate the meals in my family.
