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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last transfer to build a new house in addition to buying a new set of chairs and buying food.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing 28 pieces of iron sheets and other construction materials and constructed a 3 roomed house. I previously I rented a house in a nearby market center since I could not afford constructing a house on my own. I also purchased food stuff for the family which had undergone a lot of starvation that resulted from the poor harvested that was experienced in the region.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of my own house that has relieved me from the monthly payment of rent. Similarly, I have been freed from the rules and regulations set by the landlord which at times could lead me into a lot of disagreements with him.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a few food stuffs and groceries for my family's feeding. I then used the rest on starting a corn selling business so as to keep myself busy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because I have never received such an amount of money from anyone.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship av ever faced is being evicted by my landlord because I could not afford rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest of my day is when am doing my household chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I'll be able to buy build my own house and get out of rental since paying rent is expensive for us considering we don't have a good source of income.
