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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on windows and doors for 22,000 KES that were fixed on our house build earlier . I also bought 2 goats for 6,000 KES that I want to rear for wealth. I spent the balance on a bag of dry corn for family consumption since we did not have a harvest as a result of drought.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school and primary school, I also bought school uniform for my children. I bought three goats which once grown I can sell when in financial need. The remaining amount, I spent to buy iron sheets which I will use to build my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my own livestock which makes me very proud.
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 the first transfer on farming maize, bought school items for my children and also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I had just reached home from dropping my child to school when I received my money. That moment I felt so happy, I smiled and thanked God.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest problem is lack of water, we have to walk for long distances to get water.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the morning when I see my children going to school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My life is going to change because am not going to lack school fees anymore, this money will help me pay all the school fees arrears I have.
