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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had been running a retail shop that collapsed due to lack of adequate capital, but when I received the third transfer, I revived it. I restocked the shop, currently providing most of the household goods to the villagers and from the business, I am able to generate income that caters for my household needs.
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 on building up a permanent house which is already halfway.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Seeing my permanent house being constructed is the biggest difference in my life.
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 my 5,000 KES to pay school for my child who is in high school and the remaining 5,000 KES I spent to restock my food selling business
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that all my problems would be solved without asking anybody for a loan.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Going for days without selling any of my commodities and helplessly watching them expire yet at times am forced to buy them on credit
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night, because i get to spend time with the whole family before they get to bed
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I can expand my small business, build a shop because am operating from a wooden stall and also, i will be able to take care of my children's school fee requirements
