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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 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 buying building materials that I used to build a more spacious house. The one I had was so squeezed as it doubled up as a shop. I also expanded my retail shop business and I am able to comfortably take care of my family needs. The remaining I spent on buying food for my family consumes too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house because I had a very small one.I also paid dowry for my wife.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a very spacious house now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I invested 8,000 KES of my first transfer in my doughnuts selling business and used the remaining money on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on building my family a house because we live in my small shop.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a bigger house and expand my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own a business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is how to sustain my family without a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have got food to eat.
