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Martha's family
Martha
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I did spend my transfer to facilitate constructions of my house. We as a family had previously acquired a piece of land and had started constructions which was a pending project. Hence better part of the money was spent in completion of the project. 24,000 KES was spent to purchase iron sheet for roofing, 8,400 KES was spent on timber and 7,000 KES on a steel door. I had a fee arrears for my child in school hence did pay 10,000 KES to clear it. GD has brought a great improvement in my life. We now own a home.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets, murram and roofing poles and built my own home, I then bought cement and had my floors plastered to get rid of the dust. I took part of the transfer and started fish selling business as my source of income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having my own space. I am able to provide for my family through my business.
 
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 my first transfer on admitting my daughter, who had just gotten an accident on her way from school, to the hospital. I can testify that were it not for the transfer, the daughter who bled a lot would have lost her life. Despite the critical situation she was in, no hospital was willing to attend to her unless a down payment of 7000KES was made. I am so glad that the transfer catered for all these and as we speak the daughter is recovery so well in the hospital.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer!! The hard situation I was in was made so light and a way forward found immediately.
 
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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 living in a grass thatched house. We're always rained on during rainy season because our house needs constant repairs which I cannot afford.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is in the afternoon when my children come back from school safely.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It's going to improve our living standard because we intend to build a better house and also start an income generating activity.