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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a major portion of my third transfer to buy a bull since I had only one which was not able to plough alone, I bought an ox-plough because I was tired of borrowing from my neighbors who would later talk behind my back. The remaining amount, I used to pay laborers who were building my house.
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 my transfer on buying building materials and paying builders to build me bigger and spacious house unlike the tiny shack that i used to live in. I then spent the remaining on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am more comfortable and content in the house that I live in unlike before when I lived in a tiny house.
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 buying two bags of maize for my family, I also bought a new mattress and few households items that have been lacking through.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I'll no longer depend on my in-law for support.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest hardship I have faced is the death of my parents.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment of day is in the afternoon when my husband comes home.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I really feel happy to be among the recipient of this money because it will give me the means of doing some of the things I never thought I'd do at this level of my life .
