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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Upon receiving the transfers, I bought a cow worth 15,550 KES. This has been my long term plan am glad that it has finally materialized. I spent 9,000 KES to purchase a solar panel to lighten my home given that where I stay electricity has not yet reached. I spent 7,200 KES on one and a half bag of maize and paid 15,000 KES for my college fees for I have always desired to learn how to tailor. As for the amount that remained I used it for food in my household.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I used the largest portion of it to expand my house with 16 new additional iron sheets on the roof. I also bought and fixed a steel door and 3 metallic windows to improve on its security and aesthetic value. I also bought goat and a sheep at a total cost of 7500 KES to rear in my home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a larger house that comfortably accommodates my family thus I don't need to let my children sleep away from home because of space constraints anymore.
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 to purchase one sack of corn for my family consumption. I also spent part of the transfer to buy a bed and bedding. Previously I used to sleep on a mat on the floor but now we are able to sleep comfortably on a mattress. Using some little amount,I used to buy clothing for my husband and I. At least we now dress well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was so happy. I knew my problems would be behind me and my life would change for the better.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is Lack of land for farming.This is such a a big issue to me because farming is the main source of income in this area unfortunately I can't do it because of lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when iam storytelling with people and done with my duties
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so anxious, I have not believed I am going to get such a huge some of money. I have never thought I could own such kind of money.
