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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy a motorbike to help bring me an income in the house in the process I have employed someone to ride it and brings me collection at the end of the day I did this to help me continue with daily work of building to also bring an extra income.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying two cows valued at 15,000 KES which I took to my wife's place as part of the dowry payment, I used the little I had left to plaster my floors with cement to get rid of dust and make the floor look presentable.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace I experience after paying the dowry which was bringing tension between my inlaws and I.
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 seats (one set), a table and I also bought clothes for my family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because it gave me hope of buying a few things that my heart desired
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on paying dowry for my wife by buying three cows and giving them to my parents in laws according to our luo customs.Secondly,l intend to use the remaining amount on buying household items like chairs,bed and mattress.I will also use the transfer on buying food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Owing my current semi permanent house is my greatest achievement.Intially, l was staying in a rented house in a nearby trading center.l now use the rent to buy my family food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship.Casual jobs l depend on are lowing paying and not enough to pay my bills and buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the evening.l spend time with the children chatting as my wife prepare us dinner.
