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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I never had cows, neither did I have a cow-shed, so I thought of buying two cows for milking, construct them a cow-shed being that here in my village, cows are prone to contract diseases when left outside. I now have these after longing for them for a long time. The other part of the money I spent on buying two sacks of corn for my family consumption as at that time we were experiencing drought accompanied by hunger. At least my family had enough to feed on for that time.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on cementing my sitting room so that I can have an easy time cleaning and avoid smearing periodically. I also bought 2 bags of corn and food to ensure my children have enough to eat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily lifeis different because I no longer worry about food and I have a cemented house that is easy to clean and more comfortale.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy considering the fact that I didn't have any money at my disposal at the time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a sack of maize then paid school fee for my child in college.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My main plan with the transfer is to pay school fees for my three children in primary secondary and college,I will also buy one cow to raise and use the remaining amount to cement my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been able to educate some of my children through college,my husband passed on when they were still in form one.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children both in secondary school and college. I trade livestock but with the current drought, the animals can't fetch good money to help meet all my needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is after my children have come back from school in the evening and together we take our evening meal. I find joy when they don't sleep on empty stomach.
