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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($495 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on paying school fees for my daughter who is in high school. I also plastered my house into a semi- permanent one and now I no longer have to search for cow - dung to smear my previous mud house .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 cementing my house into a semi- permanent one and now I am freed from the burdens of smearing my previous mud house which was costly and time consuming . I also paid school fees for my child who is in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have acquired two goats which I didn't have before. I have also cemented my house into a semi- permanent one and now I am freed from the burdens of smearing my previous mud house as this activity was costly and time consuming.
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 second transfer on constructing a pen house for my livestock to give them a better shelter and spent the remaining money on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in the market buying food stuff when I received my money, for a moment I wanted to break into a dance but I didn't want to attract unnecessary attention to me. I was thrilled.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is being unable to feed my family due to the extreme famine at the moment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am doing my household chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I'll be able to start a small business of selling cereals then pay school fees for my two children in high school.
