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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Some of my money was stolen and I only noticed I had 20570 in my Mpesa account when I went to withdraw so I saved it to use it in future for building.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have the hopes of soon building because I have saved part of money for building.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my Token payment on purchase of children’s school uniform and home clothes for 4,000 KES, dry grains for 4,000 KES and assorted food for 2,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum on extending my existing house and also replacing the rusty iron sheets. If there is any balance I will build a pit latrine using those rusty iron sheets.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a house and to buy cereals in bulk especially maize. I also plan to seek medication.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I took responsibility to raise all the children that were left behind, including mine,after my husband and cowife died. I feel proud because now they are all grown up.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I am sick, HIV positive, with low immunity, hence I can't do hard labour.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up. I get to pray and thank God for the gift of life.
