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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to pay school fees and renovate my house, I also bought furniture and start business of selling vegetable in our local market for my daily upkeep.
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 my second transfer on a 3-roomed house ( 47,000 KES) and paid school fee for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I finally have a house of my own at home,such a big change from struggling to pay rent from low Lakeside income and yet I have other responsibilities as well.I am very thankful.
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 pay school fees and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy my children will not stay at home because of school fees again.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is on paying my rent and school fees for my children.My husband is an absent father hence I'm the only bread winner for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning.During this time, I'm always by the lake looking for a casual job opportunity in exchange for some small income.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means alot to me, finally I'm able to move from a rental house which has proven expensive for me.I will also meet some of my other most felt needs.
