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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?
Two days after I received my transfer I got news from daughters school that she was ill so most of the transfer took care of the hospital bill which had piled because she had surgery.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on a lorry of sand, cement and paid labour fees for plastering. I also bought seats and paid fees for my daughter in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved alot. I am feeling peaceful after building and paying fees for my child whom I had given up on educating.
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 to take my child to secondary school by buy school equipment and pay for her school fee, this was great achievement in my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because l knew my daughter will now join secondary school,after losing hope of taking her to school.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy some cows which we will be using during farming so that we can be preparing our lands earlier and to plant our crops on time,the remaining money we will use to plaster our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement was building our own house while I was still working. I had to save some money for a while so as to buy the materials that I need to construct the house we are in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was losing my elder brother who left his young children,who I am taking care of and yet I have no income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are with our children having a meal.
