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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to build a spacious comfortable house since staying in a very small house where l had to squeeze myself with my family. I also spent the remaining balance to buy solar for lighting my house, l no long spent money to buy paraffin as before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials which I'll use to build my own house after receiving the third transfer. I also bought seats so I no longer borrow chairs whenever I have visitors. I then used the rest of the cash to buy two goats and two sheep for financial security, and other little household items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer borrow seats as well as utensils and any other household items now that I have my own. Am also very hopeful of having my own house hence I won't be staying in my husband's grandmother's house anymore.
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 my first transfer on buying a mattress to make our sleeping comfortable, utensils coz I didn't have much and paid school fees for my cousin who was short of money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very humbled when I received my money, It was the first time I was getting a huge amount of money with no strings attached.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that my house leaks when it rains and am also not able to meet some of my family's basic needs such food, clothing due to merger income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am spending time with my friends and we are chatting together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy as I will be able to accomplish my dreams.