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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on painting and other finishing for our old house , and also build a kitchen for cooking and our visitors can also sleep there at night,unlike when they slept in our own house which I felt was squeezed.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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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 used 8,000 KES to pay my aunt school fee. I also purchased tiles which I'll use to furnish my floor upon the receipt of the second transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I immediately reached out to my spouse over the phone to unfold him the new development.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have currently is the difficulty in getting food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is at night when Im in the company of my whole family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so happy to be receiving this money because I have known its importance back in Siaya where you worked.
I have great hopes that it will change my life.