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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy seven seater sofa set because I did not have one.The remaining balance I paid school fees for my children.I also bought maize for family consumption.
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 buying Iron sheet, polls, timber and nails that I used in building a new house because my previous house was a thatched roof house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house, now my family and I are no longer rained on during the rainy season
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 most of the first transfer to buy building materials, as I am planning to build iron-roofed house since l am staying in a leaky thatched house. I spent the remaining balance pay fee for my child who is in primary school and also to buy 1 sack of maize.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because, I knew my dream of having iron-roofed house will come true and l will no longer staying in a leaky thatched house again.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we are facing is having to skip some meals in a day due to the high prices of food brought about by the prolonged drought.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most evenings because its when I am relaxed from all days activities
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means happiness to me and my family members. We plan to build a new house and move from our current grass thatched house which often leaks during rains. The thought of having an iron rooted house gives me joy.
