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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying sofa set seat, a matresss and household utensils. I also bought two bags of maize for my family's consumption .
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 spent most of the second transfer to extend my house since l was staying in a very small house that was not accommodating me with my family. I also spent the transfer to buy 2 dairy cows for my future use, where by l will not be spending money to buy milk in future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house as compared to before when l was squeezing myself in one roomed house. I also now have my own dairy cow where by l will not spend money to buy milk from neighbors in future.
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 to buy two goats being that I am planning to rear them. I also bought food using the remaining amount and built a cow shed too.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I knew my poverty was going to soon end.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face now is unemployment. Lack of finance to facilitate my needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at mid day since I have worked ,now I take time to rest.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will really change my life I will be able to meet my needs. I will buy livestock that will help me in future.
