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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought twenty bags of cement that i used to plaster my house. I also bought a good sleeping mattress since the one I had was already worn out.
Finally I used the rest of the cash to pay the manson who was responsible for building my 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 first transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, cement, timber and nails which I have used to expand my house which I live in and also renovated my house from mud to plastered. I spent some amount to buy water which was being used to build my house. I bought four tins of maize for my family consumption, paid school fees for my child who is in high school and the remaining amount I spent to buy household utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is, I have renovated my house and it now looks very beautiful and new as compared to before when it was old. Thank you Gd for the life changing transfer.
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 most of the first transfer to plaster my house which was in a very bad condition, the remaining balance l spent to buy seeds and hoe for farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I receive the money I was very happy, but l could not show it because I was in a crowd and l never wanted anybody to know a bout it.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a lot of burden in paying my school fees currently.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when my family has woken up in good shape and we are ready to go out there and face the world.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because its like a blessing from God. I will use this money to renovate my house and buy food for my family
