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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?
I spent my third transfer on the acquisition of 2 big cows. I used to buy milk which is very expensive and my level of income is low. Therefore, When I got my third transfer i decided to buy a cow that would provide me with milk for home use. The remaining part of the money I used in buying a mattress and bed which formerly I never used to have. I used to sleep on a mat on the floor.
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 two sacks of maize, furniture and an ox for ploughing. I am still spending some money on daily food consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I do not have to work tirelessly in the hot sun for long hours so as to get food like before I received transfers. This is a big difference to me because my life is more peaceful and comfortable when I am sure of meeting my daily needs.
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?
l spent most of the transfer to buy one bag of maize for my consumption, since there was low produce in my area. I also spent the transfer to buy my bedding to stop me from sleeping on a mart, the remaining balance I spent to buy cushions.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because l knew that day l was going to change diet from vegetable to meat. Thank you give directly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Currently I'm employed by someone else but it's my hope to open my own business of selling scrap metal, I will also use part of my transfer to pay school fees for my child and spend the remaining amount on cementing the floor and the walls of my current house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My current house has been my proudest achievement so far.I saved money for long to be able to do this and as you can see it's still new going by the wet mud on the walls and floor.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life currently is the frustration I get from my employer especially in terms of small salary which in most cases is delayed yet I work so hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Listening to Radio in the evening with my family after spending my day at work is my happiest moment of the day.
