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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer to buy a dairy cow in that when it gives birth it will be an added advantage and also give me milk, I also bought seats for my house because I had none and before we used stools.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I used most of it to buy a cow that cost me 20000 KES. I then bought bedding which included a mattress and a bed that cost me 7000 KES because I did not have proper bedding before. The balance was spent on buying a sofa set and utensils which I lacked.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have comfortable bedding on which I sleep unlike before when I used rags as bedding.
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 cultivating my farm so as I can increase my harvest. The remaining cash I spent on buying food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I jumped up and down the moment I received my transfer. I was more than happy.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on doing a business of selling fish. At the moment I am helping other traders who sell fish, so I know how to do it and will make good money when I am doing mine. I also plan to build a better house because this one is too small and leaking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own a family and I am taking care them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my husband is away and takes longer time before coming home so I have to take care of my family with the little l get from casual work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have money for buying food.
