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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My former house used to be a one roomed house yet we are a total of nine family members. Some of my children used to sleep at my neighbors place. Immediately I got my third transfer I decided to build a four roomed house which would fit all of my family members. We are now very happy because of the fact that we stay and sleep as a family in one house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 buying iron sheets, timber, poles for building a house and the rest on daily food consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have bought all the building materials which I could not afford earlier before receiving transfers. I feel happy and almost certain of owning a new house after my last payment. Thanks to GD.
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 1 bag of dry corn and assorted food items since my family was almost starving (3,600 KES), bought a sheep (3,000 KES), a bed (2,000 KES) and also paid a tenth to my Church.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very happy because I received a free gift at a time when I was very low financially. It happens that I am the sole breadwinner currently since my husband was involved in a road accident and has been down for some time.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my garden.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on doing business of selling fish because I am seeing ready market in the village. I am also planning to build a new house because this one is too small and we are very many.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was raising my children with the little l get from casual work. It's not easy since the weather for farming is also not favorable.
