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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to renovate my main house that had turned old. The former one had developed cracks all over the walls and potholes in the floor, hence I was afraid it could easily collapse on us anytime.
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 second transfer on on buying sand and cement which I used to plaster my house, I bought a steel door and windows and had them fixed to the house. I now have beautiful house that is free of dust.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a better looking house that is safe and free of dust.
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 paying school fee for my son who was very promising to bring great changes to the entire family. Being our only source of hope, I opted to do all that would ensure his studies are conducted appropriately. In addition, I purchased him a solar panel to improve the lighting system especially at that time when he needed to stay till late in the night as he studied.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer which came at the right time when my son had just been sent home to look for school fee. We were glad he got an opportunity to go back to school and continue learning as usual.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of school fees for my children. I sometimes shed tears when I see them kicked out of school because I am unable to pay for their fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the afternoon, especially when I'm lucky enough and get some payments from casual labor that I offer, to buy food for my household.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improved dignity and self worth in me and my household. Due to extreme poverty, I have been walking half necked because I lacked money to buy even second hand clothes. Food is also a big problem since I have no proper source of income. All these I believe to get when I receive the transfer.
