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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to purchase a new motorcycle as my source of income, being that the motorcycle l had was too old and l could spent lot of the money repairing it and at the end of the day, l would left with nothing but now l am happy l have a new motorcycle.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent it on 30 iron sheets, 10 Kg of nails, and 90 round poles. I am now planning to construct an iron-roofed house which I am very motivated about.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, I lived with a lot of despondency but now, my hopes have been revived. Being that I am now closer to my dream of owning a house. I feel very excited day by day.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying one goat and one sack of maize. The larger part of the transfer I have bought five pieces of iron sheets with the intention of building my own traditional house because at the moment I am staying at my brother's house and in this situation makes me worry alot when my brother will decide to marry hence I will have to move out since at the moment he is a bachelor.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the second cash transfer on buying building materials to build my own traditional house. I am also planning to buy a dairy cow to get milk from it and earn income from selling the milk for sustainance .
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I intend to use part of the money to buy a generator for me to start farming. Secondly l like to use some money to buy a calf which will help me in future. Lastly l would like to build my own house since l do not have any house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l managed to buy my own motorbike though second hand .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of proper shelter is biggest hardship in life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after working and getting some money to take care of my children.
