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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to build a new house, after which i bought house items such as a new set of chairs, new cooking pots, and utensils. I also bought new school uniforms for my children on top of the daily food that we consumed as a family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 building an iron roofed house. I also bought maize for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a leak free iron housed.
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 a sack of maize at 3,700 KES, used 5,000 KES to till land, bought school uniforms for my two children then used the rest on food for the family. Am now very hopeful of having very good yields.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I first checked my Mpesa balance to be sure that it wasn't a sham and I was so happy after the confirmation.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is staying in someone's house which makes me live uncomfortable life with my family members. Starvation has been a great problem because it makes me feel sad especially when my family misses food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during the day because I share alot with my friends.This reduces for me stress.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me build my own house. I have been staying in my Co wife's house since I was married due to lack of money hence living uncomfortably life with my children.
Upon receiving this money, I will be able to expand my small business so as to generate more income and provide enough food to my family.
