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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($500 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
At an early age my parents were forced to take me for an early marriage due to poverty and after a while my husband passed on which forced me to step-up and comeout of my confort zone which didn't go well for me hence I spent my third transfer on boosting my cereal business and now the sales have doubled to sustain my family.I also paid school fees for my sister as well .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy a piece of land being that we do not have enough land for my family. I also spent part of the transfer to boost my rice business I started using the first transfer. I also bought some food using part of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that I now run my own business. I used to run a neighbour's business and it was hectic as sometimes I could not be paid as required. I have also secure a piece of land where I will build my own house someday.
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 the whole of the third transfer to start a small scale cereal business as my source of income, since l did not have any source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy and thankful to God for his blessings.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to enrol for an Early Child Development Education course. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to clear my secondary school fees arrears. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to start a salon.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Having completed my secondary school education, is the achievement I'm very proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, inadequate funds to enrol for the Early Childhood Development Education course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I report to my casual work, and meet my colleagues.
