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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer buying building materials that I used to complete a house I had started constructing using the second transfer. I am happy I am now in a very nice house. Thanks to GD.
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 building materials as I prepare to put up a new structure, bought a calf and a half a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my like is that I now have my own livestock and able to built a descent 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 my first transfer on treatment for my child who got burnt accidentally while playing. I also bought a goat that has already given me a youngone which will help me meet future needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt relieved when I received my money because I was in need. I am happy my child is recovering well.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build another house which will also act as a sleeping room for my children,lastly I intend to invest the remaining amount on sugarcane farming which is a major cash crop here.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to get good returns from sugarcane farming was my proudest achievement since from that,I was able to buy one dairy cow that I'm still raising as we speak.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is a major challenge to us especially with the persistent drought.We fully rely of farming but crops have not been doing well due to acute draught.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the afternoon when I put my little hairdressing skills into use especially when I get clients coming to my house here in the village. This means I'm able to get extra money to support the family.
