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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 buying building material such as 30 pieces of pieces of iron,12 pieces round pole and 20 pieces of roofing timber which I will use to build house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my two children who are in high school and primary.I bought a bed and a mattress .I bought 20 iron sheets and 15 pieces of timbers which I am planning to use them on building a decent house in my own homestead.I bought two bag of maize for my family's consumption and household expenditure.I also added stock onto my charcoal business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace I have gained from buying the necessary building materials which will necessitate the construction of a decent spacious house in my own homestead as the customary laws stated which I have been hoping for and due to lack of money I was unable to accomplish this dream.
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 to buy household utensils which I did not have but have always longed for. I bought house hold furniture. S pent some amount to pay school fees and the remaining amount I spent to buy 10 tins of maize for consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at the beach doing my usual casual job of carrying fish for commission, and when I saw the message I was very happy and prayed to God for his blessings. Thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees for my daughter in secondary school has been my biggest hardship, in most cases she stays at home due to lack of fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When at my place of business in the morning, I'm always happy knowing that by the end of the day I will get some money to support my family. I'm a fish monger.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so many good things to me and to mention a few;I will be able to pay school fees for my daughter in form three and build a more spacious house.
