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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I was a hustler living from hand to mouth with no amount to save,so when I received my third transfer I purchased a computer and a printer that I have been using to offer computer services. From this I have been able to get some at least daily income and some little amount to save.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on renting a shopping space at the shopping center. I then bought lamination and printing machines and bought a solar charging system for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own personal business from which I am drawing sustained income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on taking my children for an environmental tour 3000 KES, leased a rice plantation 5000 KES and bought food with the remaining 1900 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on a farming project and part of my money I'll use to appeal in a case that I was judged unjustly.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on investing in my singing and painting talents.I used to sing and paint but it came a time when I could not afford materials and recording money.I will also use the remaining amount to grow onions.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was when I built my own house since before I would seek shelter in other people's homes which was very uncomfortable and dehumanizing but now I have my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet,most of my plans have stalled due to lack of capital and farming too has not been promising as before making life very difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is actually after work when I'm resting listening to good music. I love entertainment, no doubt!
