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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($461 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to build a house so I bought building materials and because a friend had given me free bricks I decided to build a permanent house and bought cement wire mesh and paid contractors, the rest I paid school fees for my son who is in high school and bought food for the house.
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 my second transfer on buying cement and sand and commenced on the construction of my brick house which is yet to get finished, paid school fees for my children and bought food stuff for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is not having to plaster my house with earthen anymore because I am yet to have a permanent brick house.
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 the token transfer on buying a mattress to replace the old mattress, I also bought shoes and spent the rest on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I didn't have money during that time.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy two bulls that I will use for farming. I will also buy some fertilizer for my farm so that I can get good harvest. I will also like to plaster my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement was educating all our children who now have their own families and jobs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been my wife has been sick for a while and she has not been able to get proper medical attention.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are able to provide for our family.
