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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 a steel door and 4 windows for 22,000 KES in readiness for building a new house which we have wanted for long but it was not possible before due to low finances.I also bought a heifer for 15,000 KES to produce milk for my family.I spent ,7000 KES on funeral expenses for my late mother in law.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 purchasing 35 pieces of iron sheets and other construction materials that I planned to use in construction of a new house. Secondly, I purchased food stuff for my family. Lastly, I paid school fee for my children in primary private school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the relief I have found in payment of school fee for my children.
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 my first transfer on a wall unit (7,500 KES) as well as half a bag of dry corn (2,500 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt great excitement because I could implement some of my desired Projects that I had shelved for long due to low finances.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house leaks during rainy seasons because the roof is worn out. This has been my biggest hardship because it makes us so uncomfortable especially at night when it rains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when in my plot while working on my crops.
