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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My husband and I agreed to use the last transfer in buying a machine for welding then paid school fees for our two children who are in high school
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 first transfer on purchasing my spouse a welding machine to facilitate his welding works that he does for a living. Besides that, I paid school fee for my children in primary schools to free my spouse from the burden of struggling to raise these school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I have experienced in my daily is that, our living standards have really improved as a result of the increase of the income generated from the welding activities.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying mattress, blanket and 2 bags of corn to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I received my money. It was the best moment in my life as I was very sure to purchase most of household items that I've been dreaming of. Thanks to GD.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to use the transfer on building a bigger house because our current one is small for our big family. Secondly,we intend to use the remaining amount on buying household items like chairs and utensils.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement l am proudest of is,we bought two sheep from savings my husband got working a casual labourer.We can sell them in future incase we have an emergency.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is paying school fees for my daughter in secondary school. She is in form four. Our income is not enough to pay for her school fees.She has pending fees arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my farm.
