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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to buy building materials such as 40 pieces of irons sheets which I will use to build a house and bought food for my family. I also start a small business of selling doughnuts to retail shops for my daily upkeep.
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 20 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to build a house and bought food for my family. I also bought furniture and save the rest for my upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that hopefully I will able to build a house with my third transfer.
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 send some little pocket money to my son in college. I had also delivered my last born child so I spent part of the money to buy some clothes for my baby. I was so exited.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I was so happy. I could not believe it.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is how my children can go school because I have a very small earning. Balancing between basic needs with this money is hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up to see that my family is well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel that I am privileged and my life will change a lot. I will be able to boost my business and build a better house.
