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Samson
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
39
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on buying building materials such as 10 pieces of iron sheets and I have saved 40,000 KES which I am planning to use on putting up my homestead ,what is delaying me is the traditional custom which states that one can't put up a homestead when his wife is heavily pregnant until she delivers.The remaining amount of money 3,000 KES, I used to repaired my motorcycle which I use to transport passages and goods in my village for pay.
 
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 to buy food for my family and paid school fees for my children. I also bought building material such as 38 pieces of iron sheets, building poles and nails that I will use to build a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I will be able to build a new house having bought building material.
 
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 to buy steel door 5000 KES and bought 5 pieces of iron sheet. I also use the remaining transfer to repair my motorcycle.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy since I did have money and my motorcycle which is my source of income broke down,this was very hard time for me but thank to GD.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is financial instability am not able to provide for my family's basic needs since I depend on casual jobs for sustainability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in during the day while am grazing my cattle.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means there will be a change in my life because I still live in my fathers compound but after av received the money I'll be able to move out of my fathers compound and build my own home.