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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer on 7 sheep( 24,500 KES) and 2 young bulls (20,000 KES). The reason is to multiply the sheep , and raise the bulls for sale because I am a widow and my children are currently young but I need to begin early are create a source from which I can raise money to manage their Secondary Education in the near future.
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 the whole of my secondd transfer on renavting my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having achieved my dream of having a tiled floor.
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 the larger part of my second transfer on buying 7 pieces of heavy duty cushion for my chairs 5,500 KES. I bought 30 tins of maize for my family's consumption 2000 KES. I also added stock on to my fish vending business 2800 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first bunch of money, I felt very happy at heart but I didnt want to show since I did want my neighbors to know I have money due to the fear of insecurity reasons.
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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 face currently is how to feed my family and pay school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is knight when I have gone through the day and back with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me pay school fees for my children, feed my family and boost my business