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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($472 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to purchase motorcycle and hired it to somebody who is giving the money everyday as my source of income. This motorcycle have really improve my way of living because l do need to depend on my spouse fully l as use to before, l am able to eat whatever food l want of put on any dress l chose because of the motorcycle.
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 most of the transfer to buy land where l would build my own house, since we did not have enough land. The remaining balance l spent to buy building materials as l am planning to build a house in my own home where l am free.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that, l now have my own land where I will build my own house without strangling with my in-laws.
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 the token transfer on buying heifer, I also bought 2 bags of maize for my family and spent what remain on daily food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because, I knew I was going to buy what I didn't have before.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on building my house, this is going to help me save the little l get from casual work because I will not be paying rent anymore.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own good chairs that I bought with money I got from casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being swept away by floods. I lost all my household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mid day when telling stories with my children.
