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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The huge part of the transfer was used to pay dowry at my parent's place and the remaining amount we used to buy food for the family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to buy building materials as l am planning to buy a spacious house. I spent the transfer to buy furniture since l did not have proper furniture to site no. I also spent the transfer to buy solar for light my house since l was using paraffin for lighting my house. The remaining balance l spent to buy 1 sack of maize for my consumption and clothes for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have very comfortable furniture as compared to the one l had which was very uncomfortable.I am also sure of have a spacious comfortable house in my own home.
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 buying 1 bag of maize 5600 KES, bought 1 chair 3000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received this money i was really for i was sure my life was changing.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have any stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am resting after coming from the farm.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that I will stop working in people's farms and be my own employer because I will use the money to start my own business.
