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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 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 repair my old house. Hence bought new iron sheet and plastered my walls.
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 had huge school fees arrears that was really tormenting me. I was afraid that my son could be kicked out of the exam room due to the arrears and therefore I cleared them with 20000 KES and invested the rest of the money in a general shop-I sell
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have a job that earns me income and caters for my household needs. I enjoy interacting with customers on a daily basis since it is just an awesome experience. Initially, I was jobless and this was the reason life looked unbearable to me-I couldn't fend for my household sufficiently well and therefore we were never happy.
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 paying workers to cultivate my parcel of land and paid fees for my child who was already sent away because of the arrears.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was overjoyed and very thankful because I did not expect to receive it that particular day.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is lack of reliable source of income, I have a toddler and can not go out to do business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when telling stories with my friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to own a shop that will help get income hence improving my living standard.
