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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the transfer to build a spacious comfortable house, since l was staying in very small house that could not accommodate me with my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on buying building materials (a few iron sheets, windows, doors, round poles, timber) that I'm planning to use in building a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having the hopes of soon moving from grass thatch house to iron roof house. This will save me from the cost of buying grass every time to repair my roof.
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 buying building nails at 4,000 KES, a solar inverter at 2,500 KES then used the rest of the cash on food and other home errands. Am now happy that my solar lamp is back on and I no longer buy kerosene.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because it would help me overcome the financial challenges that I had.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our happiest hardship in life is drought.Despite farming we did not get any yields.We don't have enough money to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after work. I spend time with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means our lifestyle will change positively.My family will have a good life.
