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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a donkey which assist me to collect water from our water source which is far away. I also spent part of the transfer on buying a sewing machine for my daughter too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on cement and sand, and cemented the floor and walls of my house to finish. I also bought ironsheet, timber and constructed an iron roofed kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I feel my life has moved to another level that I would only wish for, I feel very happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token on a goat (5000), bought cement (4250) added (1500) and plastered my house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a big water tank, 2 cows and pay school fees with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a new business because I have been selling illicit brew that attract alot of bribe by the police. I would like to use my funds to start a legal business so that I am at peace. I also plan to do livestock rearing so as to raise school fee for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that since I lost my spouse to death, I have worked hard to improve my dwelling by plastering part of my house and building a nother house for my visitors.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack money to educate my children because I lack a proper source of income. I do an illegal business and use much of my income to bribe the police.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my family gather for dinner because that's when I know that I am a dedicated parent to my children able to provide food.
