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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 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 completion of our 3 room house whose work began using my second transfer. Housing was of great priority since our previous house was too small for us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 35750 Kes of my second transfer on purchasing construction materials ( iron-sheets, steel door, timber and transportation). I also paid school fees of 1000 Kes, paid solar panel bill, bought a radio and bought food with the rest.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I will soon own a more spacious house which will be able to accommodate my children and they will not be going to sleep in a neighbour's house anymore.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a sack of maize at 4500 KES, two pieces of iron sheets at 1300 KES, school fees at 1000 KES. The rest of the transfer were spent on food and upkeep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received transfer, I was very happy and greatful
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is how to pay school fees for my children because my husband is the only one working in my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the morning when my children are going to school
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My life is really going to change because am planning to build a modern house
