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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 spent my third transfer on plastering our 4 roomed house for 27,000 KES, which used to give me a hard time because I had to repair it all the time since it was made of mud.The work is not completed but the house looks more decent.I also paid fee for 20,000 KES for our child who joined a parallel Degree Program in Teaching at the local University.
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 a larger portion of my second transfer on buying building materials (iron sheets, round poles, steel door, timber,paint and windows) that I used in renovating my house. I bought a cow at 10000 KES and used 2500 KES on boosting my business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I have always wanted to have a bigger descent house which I finally manged to build. Being that I have many children they now have enough space for doing their studies.
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 my first transfer to buy solar panel and food for my family. I also pay school fees for my children and start a small fish vendor business to earn a living.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy now I can provide basic need to my family with little I get from my fish vendor business.
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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've faced in my life is how to bring up my family, and to satisfy their basic needs. I have a bigger family to take care of in terms of education, medication, as well as clothing, but with my small business, it's difficult to make the ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is night, this is i will be able to consolidate my family at supper time, seeing my family around the table sharing meals is my absolute happiness.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to construct a spacious house that will accommodate the number of my family, since i live i a small mud walled house. I am a fish monger, and receiving the transfer will allow me to expand my business to a larger scale.
