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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The two cows I bought with the third transfer my spouse took the advantage of my absence when I went to father's burial he sold them. The remaining amount I spent on my father's medication unfortunately he passed on all in all I am happy I gave my father a good send off.
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 entire second transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets, nails, transportation and also to pay laborers who were building my new house and also to buy thirty tins of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a better house than the one I was living in before which was small and very uncomfortable for my family.
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 used part of my first transfer to buy 5 iron sheets in readiness for construction of my new house. I then used the balance to buy a sheep to rear in my home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt excited the moment I received the money since I really needed cash at the moment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is that l stay in a very small house.I have to cook outside because there is no kitchen space in the house.It gets tricky during rainy seasons because l get stressed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning.l like weeding my banana farm.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a bright future to my life.I dropped out of school because my parents were not able to pay for school fees.l would like to go back to school and complete my secondary education. So receiving this money will assist in paying for my fees.
