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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on constructing a kitchen because I did not have one and I used to cook in the open air which was so hectic and inconveniencing especially during rainy season. Part of the money I used to clear school fee balance for my child who is in secondary school. I'm now happy the child has an ample time with studies.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the rains no longer corrodes the walls of my house as before because they are cemented hence I don't do a lot of work repairing it. I also don't have to rely on well-wishers to for my children to go to school.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on cementing the outer walls and floor of my house at 37,000 KES, paid 10,000 KES school fee for my child in high school then used the rest of the cash on little house items.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy mattress as I was sleeping on a mart which was not comfortable. I also spent the transfer to pay school fee for my children who are in secondary school, the remaining balance l spent to buy one sack of maize.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was very happy because l was not sure of getting this money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently have is lack of getting enough food for my family.Farming without money does not yield enough to sustain us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is when I'm able to fend food for my family.If I cannot get them food,I feel a burden on me.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so happy,receiving money that have not worked for and with no strings attached,I feel so happy.And this is because,I have plans to build a better house and also will be able to pay my sons school fees.
