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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash transfer from GD to increase my stock for my small scale business of selling french fries. I also used part of the money to buy a cow and also construct a new toilet for family. I initially had no toilet and that is why I opted to construct a new one for my 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 to buy bricks that I used to construct my pit latrine, I bought iron sheets for my pit latrine and a kitchen that I built because I didn't have one, invested part of the transfer in my fries selling business and spent the remaining money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I now have a latrine for hygiene purposes and my fries business is also picking up thanks to the transfers.
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 building a decent toilet and now my family and I no longer practice open defecation which has been uncomfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money, I felt very happy since its my first time getting benefits from a non profitable organization as a beneficiary.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer on expanding my food snacks business by buying more stock.This will increase my profits.Then l will use the remaining amount on renovating my house by plastering it with cement.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owning a house.Currently,I am staying in my own compound and no longer pay house rent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in my life.The income l get from my small business is not enough to cater for my family needs.In addition to that,l also take of my parents in laws who are aged and can not support themselves financially .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening after a day's work in my business.l feel happy when have made good profits.
