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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering my 3 roomed house which was build using the second transfer since I had a leaking and very small house before GD supported me, and I am very thankful.I spent the small balance on a bag of dry corn and other food items for my family.
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 materials with the entire amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now very hopeful having my own compound hence I'll be able to freely make my own decisions, unlike now that am in my father-in-law's compound.
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 tilling land 4,000 KES, bought a sack of maize at 3,500 KES, paid 2,000 KES for my hospital bills then used the rest on food and other house errands.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer but I just kept it to myself.
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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 am facing currently is how to get water for domestic use, currently we are experiencing drought and most water sources have dried out.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when selling food stuffs to my customers.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to expand my business of selling food stuffs and build a better house than this one.
