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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47700 KES ($461 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on cemented my house into a semi- permanent one and now I am no longer incur frequent cost of smear maintaining my previous mud house, I can truly speaking I have a peace of mind since I have accomplished my long time dream which seemed impossible .I fixed three steel windows and a steel door on it .I bought three goats.I also paid school fees for my four children who are in primary school .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on completing the construction of my new house that I had started building using my first transfer. I then bought a steel door and steel windows which I installed on my house. I then bought 2 goats that I will be rearing and a sack of corn for my family's feeding. I used the rest on buying some furniture like a sofa set, a sideboard and a new bed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel content and happy because all the things that I have wished to accomplish for a longtime I have been able to using the GD transfers.
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 most of the first transfer to build a spacious comfortable house, since l was staying in a very small uncomfortable house. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my child who was sent home for school fee arrears.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer l was very happy, because it was like a miracle to me l have never received such a mount in my life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My children being sent home for school fees evry now and then.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When we have enough food and everyone is full.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will have a different life from what I have now. My children will study in peace and I hope to have my own livestock.
