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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the transfer to my build a house in my own home where l am now free and comfortable to do my development without restrictions being that l was staying in a rental house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 20000 KES of my second transfer on paying dowry. I added some of my savings to rest of the money and bought 45 pieces of iron sheets that we are planning to use in building our compound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have always been worried of when and how my spouse would pay my dowry being that we didn't have any source of income but finally we managed to pay the dowry. I am so happy and proud as a woman. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy solar panel and pay school fees for my children.I also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,because the money I would have use to buy paraffin, I am saving for my children school fees.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest problem is low income.Am not able to take care of my family properly because of this.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is at night when am seated at the table with my whole family for supper.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that am going to be able to build my home and move out of my father's compound.Am going to be a home owner.
