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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used part of my third transfer to plaster my house that I built using the second transfer but I didn't manage to complete. I did this so that the house can be more strong and stay longer. Previously I used to sell open air fast food so I used part of the third transfer to rent a room where I'm selling the food.
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 whole of my second transfer on buying sand, cement and iron sheets which I used in building an iron roof house because I had grass thatch house which was leaking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace and independence I have because I now have a comfortable house. I'm now not worried of my house being blown off by wind.
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 on paying my children school fees and bought them new pairs of school uniforms so that they be presentable like other students.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was shocked but very happy when I received my money because I thought I had been left out of the program already.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest hardship that I face is lack of modern equipment to use in farming for food production which can sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during the day. This is the time I share a lot with my friends hence reduces stress.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will built my own house and buy food for my family. I will also be able to save the remaining amount for my children's education in future.
