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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer buying livestock I am rearing. I also bought my children school uniforms for my children as the ones they had had worn out and grew rice too use some.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on four oxen which I will use to plough my land parcel in readiness for planting rice, maize,beans and vegetables. I used the balance to pay secondary school fees for my child who is in the final year.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is more peaceful because I managed to address the things that used to upset me and I have moved a step aheadin life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 school books and uniform for my child who will sit final secondary school exams this year. I also stocked food to ensure sufficient supply for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when i received my money because it catered for school expenses and food which were a priority for me.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees my daughter in form four, buy two bulls to help with ploughing our farm and use the remaining amount to buy household items like bedding and clothing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having received salvation, I used to be a confirmed drunkard with no hope in life but now my life has some meaning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is on making ends meet, we rely mostly on casual jobs which are not readily available currently.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm listening to gospel music from my radio after spending the morning hours in the farm.
