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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had school fees arrears, so when I received my third transfer I paid school fees for my children and start a doughnuts business for my daily bread, I also bought food and clothes for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the largest share of my second transfer on constructing a new house with a roof of 36 new iron sheets for my family since the previous one was small and old.The balance was spent on paying school levies for my child in primary school since I had no other source.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a better house that has really restored my self esteem, since the previous house was so old that I felt ashamed of it and lacked confidence to even talk before my peers.
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 first transfer to buy 10 pieces of iron sheets and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,soon I'll be able to build a my own house, thank you GD.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of proper housing since my grass thatched house is in bad state and it leaks during the rainy seasons
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments are always in the morning because God has enabled me to see another day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the transfers will enable me to build my house, since am currently living in a grass thatched house. I will also use part of the transfer to built a permanent toilet
