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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47300 KES ($458 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 completion of building our 4 room house for 47,000 KES . We started itusing the second transfer. Our previous house was grass-thatched and had started leaking , so this was a priority.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 constructing a 4 roomed house to replace the single roomed one that I had before. Secondly, I paid school fee for my son in form one whose school fee has always been a challenge on me. Finally, I sorted a few things in the house, such as utensils, water containers, food and many more.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy in my heart that came as a result of the new house that I managed to construct, something I never expected in life.
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 my transfer on paying debt that was overdue since I loaned to pay school fees for my child 3000 KES. I also paid school fees for my child who is in high school 6000 KES and bought food for my family's consumption 1000 KES
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the first transfer, I felt very happy since at that time I was facing school fees challenges and upon seeing the confirmatory message verifying to me that I had received the money it was a relieve over my head.
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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 paying school fees for my children because of low income earning from my small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during the day when doing my small business and I get more customers that will enable me to have some food on the table for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me feel so happy because I will be able to pay school fees for my children.
