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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my last transfer to buy a laptop to help in my studies, that is making notes and storing information like notes, in addition I also bought a motorbike to aid me in transportation to and from school and when free use it to do transport business. I also contributed part of my transfer to help in rebuilding a house for my mother and I also built a small house for myself 'simba' to get out of my mothers house and be dependent.
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 used my second transfer to buy 10 iron sheets which I used to expand my house because the previous one was so small. I then used 18000 KES to pay for my motor vehicle driving course in order to enable me to secure a job to sustain my family. The balance was all spent on buying foodstuffs for my family since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a driving licence which I use to search for a job, and I am hopeful that I will soon get employed so that I fend for my family well.
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 8000 KES of my first transfer on buying a second hand desktop computer for my use. The balance was spent on buying foodstuffs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy the moment I received the money because I had never received such a large amount money at once.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer on buying iron sheets, timber, nails then build a house. I want to live in my own house. With the rest of the transfer I plan to buy a sewing machine for doing business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a trained tailor.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was taking care of my siblings after both my parents passed away. I had to work extra hours to cater for their needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when sewing clothes. I enjoy doing this very much because it's my profession.
