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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had constructed a house using my second transfer so when I received my third transfer, I completed it given that I did not complete it then. I also bought furniture as the ones I had, had worn out and was not in very good conditions. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes.
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 on buying 10 pieces of iron sheets 7500 KES, bought 30 round poles 9500 KES, bought nails 3000 KES,bought sand 10000 KES, bought 1 door 2800 KES, labor 1500 KES and used balance to pay debts and buy meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen is that i am now in a strong comfortable spaciouse house unlike ibefore it was small.
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 on cultivating my farms so as to increase yield hence abundant food to feed my family. I also bought a mattress so as to have a comfortable place to sleep at and the remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of maize to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my money. I withdraw the cash immediately to buy flour and beef. It was the best moment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My main intention is to use the transfer on building another house. My current house is a small one roomed house and the walls are cracking. I would wish to build a three roomed house so that my children can have their own bed room. Secondly, l would like to buy household items like blankets, bedsheets and a bed for my children.Lastly,l will use the remaining amount on boosting our tailoring business by buying more stock of materials and a new sewing machine to increase our profits.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owing a sheep.My husband bought it from our tailoring business profits.The sheep has given birth to one lamb that my children like looking after in the evening when they are from school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in life .My husband tailoring business is not doing well.He still using a rented sewing machine and the stock of materials used to make customers clothes is low.We live from hand to mouth.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when doing my daily house chores like cleaning the house and washing clothes.
