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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I did spend the transfer to purchase a second hand motor cycle that has been of great help in my household as source of income. The remaining balance I did use for upkeep in the household.
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 most of my second transfer to buy iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build a house and paid laborers who built my house. I bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption and the remaining amount I spent to buy utensils which I did not have.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am no longer stressed like before when I lived in a small house which would leak when it rains but now I live in a big house and has no worries when it rains even when am not at home. Than 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 my first transfer on purchase of 5 pieces of iron sheets and poles (6,500 KES) in preparation for house construction once I receive more money, dry corn for consumption (3,500 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt super-excited and laughed happily for some time because I had pressing needs that had just been waiting since I had no money earlier until that moment, thank you very much GD.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is my son who has been sick, and l have not been able to take him to the hospital due to lack money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning ,when my family wakes up in good health.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfer ,gave me hope knowing that my dream of having a better house is going to come to reality.
