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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 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 building a new house after I bought building materials using the second transfer. My previous house was too squeezed. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials which I will be using on building a new house in my new home when I move form my parents in law's home. I then paid school fee for my children who are in secondary school and then spent the rest of the transfer on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now hopeful that my dream of owning my own home will come to pass now that I have all the building materials ready for the construction of the new house.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying soil that I'll use on building a new house as my current house is dilapidated.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very delightful when I receive my transfer. It was the best moment in my life. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend our transfer on building another house away from our current location to fulfill the customs and use the remaining amount to pay school fees for our child in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of was when I saved money from casual jobs and bought a wall unit and some house furniture.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life currently is on paying school fees for our child in secondary school and also the burden of taking care of a special child we have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm cultivating in my farm. I grow maize and beans.
