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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My husband is pursing higher education so when I received my third transfer,I helped him settle his school fees arrears. Some of the money I spent on boosting my corn business and some of it on buying a solar battery.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two cows that will give me milk to sell and consume. The remaining amount was spent on on starting a maize selling business and also buying food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that since I started my business, I have been able to get daily income that enables me to get food for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a steel door and glasses that I used in renovating my house
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for finally renovating my house that was not in a very good shape during that particular time
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay college fees for our two, one in university and another one in medical college. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling grains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am very proud of is having bought these chairs, using savings from my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying college fees for the two children, is the biggest hardship we have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when we all wake up feeling well.
