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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on working on a housing Project which had stalled, though not complete yet, it has progressed well with part of my third transfer amounting to 37,000 KES. I spent the balance of 10,000 KES on treatment and food for a sick relative.
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 transfer on buying building bricks, sand and cement and used it to continue the construction of my permanent house that I had started building but had stalled due to limited cash I then spent the rest of the transfer on buying a sack of corn for my family's feeding and some new kitchen utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful I will eventually complete building my house all thanks to the transfers that I have been getting.
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 contruction fees to complete a house I had started building with my savings. I also bought a bag of maize and spent on other minor household needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I realised GD sent me money. I patiently waited to share this good news with my husband then we planned and spent it together.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Providing for our daily needs since my husband earns very little from his construction job. Sometimes I have had to stay with my children home for lack of money to pay for their school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I wake up feeling strong again after a night's rest and ready to face the day again.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to start a small business of selling clothes, this will make my work easier in providing for my family.