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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received the second transfer,I decided to renovate and plaster my house,but I was not able to complete it,so I used part of my third transfer to complete it then used the remaining amount to buy sofa sets for my house.
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 a second hand motorcycle which I wanted to use in transport business. I also bought a mattress and cushions for my chairs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my motorcycle business.
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 paying school fees for my three children,bought them school uniforms and spent the rest on a bag of maize which is our staple food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because I lacked some basic needs in my house which I could then afford to buy. Thanks to GD for the change in my life.
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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 how to feed my kids, our area is affected by drought hence affecting the food prices.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I woke up healthy and ready to take up my daily Activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will have some changes because I had plans to educate my kids and buy them uniform, also planning to buy livestock.
