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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($480 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school for my daughter in secondary, who stayed in school for two terms without being sent home most of the time due to fee arrears unlike before. I also restoked my cereal business which has been the main source of income that I still operate to date.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my daughter because that was my top priority I wanted her to continue with education.I also started a maize business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my daughter stays in school since I paid her fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 2 sacks of maize at 4,400 KES, 3 pairs of uniform at 1,800 KES, 3 sets of blankets at 1,000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees for my child in secondary school and starting a business, i am yet to decide on which one.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my daughter who is currently in form two, I also intend to open up a cereals business which will help me to support the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to educate my first born child through primary school and now she's in form two and doing very well. I always thank God for this far she has come.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet and supporting my family,this is after my husband passed on three months ago leaving us with nothing to fall back on. It's not easy but I hope God will open ways for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm sitted together with my children taking our evening meal.My children are my source of joy.
