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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on bedding, utensils, food for my family.I also bought furniture and paid school fees for my 2 children for in a secondary school.
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 a larger portion of my second transfer on building a house. IU paid school fee, bought a few households and used some to buy both goat and poultry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I have managed to build a three room house. I feel independent having a house unlike before that I used to stay in rental house with no house.
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 simple sof set (7,000 KES),, 2 school bags for my children as well as bed sheets.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, my heart rejoiced since I could now afford seats and other items that I had needed badly but had had no money, thank you.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of income .Sometimes casual labour is scarce which makes me lack food and other basic needs because I entirely depend on casual labour.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time is at night after finishing work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to improve my living standards because I intend to start a small business to supplement my income.
