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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought iron sheets, timber cement, to aid in building a house my house before was small . I also bought mattress a bed and chairs for the house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying iron sheet, a table, bed, seats and used part of as capital for selling maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I felt happy because I felt my life was going to improve.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of a calf (8,000 KES) as well as assorted food items (2,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, wow, I felt very happy deep in my heart because I knew that at last I could begin improving my standard of living.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials like ironsheets, timber, nails and pay workman to build a bigger house for me since my current house is too small to fit my bigger family well.I also plan to do business by opening up a grocery shop .
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have always worked hard in my farm and ensured that I provide for my family.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have food shortage in my house because my last harvest did not yield well due to drought that affected our farms.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting after work.
