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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I added part of my second transfer to my third and bought a motorbike that I use for taxi business. I wanted something that could give me money everyday that is why I thought of a motorbike taxi- business.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build my house. I bought sofa set since I did not have decent seats in my house and the remaining amount, I spent to pay for my tuition in college.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now very happy because I have not been sent home for college like it has always happened. Thank you GD for the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent much of the first transfer on buying iron sheet as part of the materials for building an iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy!
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a pair of ploughing oxen, so that I can improve my farming activities.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is taking care of my eight year old son without the support of his mother who ran away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting at home after I've finished my work.
