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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering my 2 -room house (40,000 KES) which I had build using second transfer because I never had a house but lived at a market centre in a rental house.I also bought school uniform for my children and spent the balance on food for y family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to cement both walls and floor of my house because it was earth. Purchased a solar lamp for light provision. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now mop my house just as the rich or middle class in the community. Besides, I no longer buy kerosene for light provision because I have a free light from my solar lamp.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on improving and strengthening the wall of my house(5,000 KES), bought 80 kg of dry corn and assorted food items(4,000 KES) and spent the rest on school uniform for my child.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I experienced great joy because I could accomplish a big Project that had been pending given the amount was reasonable.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is getting enough food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is my happiest time of the day,when Im from work and I have some food to carry home for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me is a promise for changing my life economically.
I'd like to use it to fulfill most needs.
