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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on house household items such as food utensil and bedding, I also bought 2 cows and 2 goats with the remaining transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 cementing the entire house, bought and fixed one steel door and four steel windows at a total of 46,000 KES then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is now free from jiggers emanating from the dusty floor and walls now that the entire house is cemented.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I used 2000 KES from it to buy school uniforms for my children since the ones they had were torn. All the balance was used to buy iron sheets which I used to construct a kitchen because we used to cook outside, which was so inconvenient during the rainy season.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really excited the moment I saw the M-pesa message that I had received the money. I exclaimed with joy and shared the good news with my wife, and we immediately headed to the shopping center to withdraw and bought the iron sheets for our kitchen.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced in the last year was lack of cash for treatment and family maintance. I was involved in a motorbike accident that saw me bedridden for 3 months with no income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the morning when I have time to relax before I embark to herding my cattle. Herding cattle in this region is hectic because of rocky terrain and bushes
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my life and that of my family will improve. We don't have food security, and challenges with paying school fees. With this cash, I will be able to manage my financial needs effectively
